The Arctic Adventures Playlist
Journey to the top of the world and discover life in the extraordinary Arctic!
Travel across frozen seas, snowy tundra, and icy coastlines to see how animals survive in one of Earth’s most extreme regions. Follow polar bears across the sea ice, watch herds of shaggy musk oxen brave the cold, and meet belugas swimming through chilly Arctic waters.
Discover how life in the Arctic changes with the seasons, from the long, dark days of winter to summers filled with almost constant daylight. See the remarkable adaptations and behaviors that help animals find food, stay warm, raise their young, and survive as conditions change throughout the year.
The Arctic may seem remote, but it is a complex ecosystem — and changes there can have effects far beyond the region. These BBC Arctic videos reveal a world shaped by ice, ocean, weather, wildlife, and the changing climate.
Lesson Express
Q: Why do walruses gather on low-lying islands?
A: They gather there to nurse their young after giving birth on sea ice.
Q: Why is it hard for the polar bear to hunt the walruses?
A: The walruses are huge, weighing over a ton, and have long tusks, making them difficult to hunt.
Q: What happens to the polar bear after seven days at sea?
A: The polar bear is exhausted, having lost half his weight by the end of summer, and struggles to find food.
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Explore the remarkable adaptations that make life in the Arctic possible, from thick layers of fat and insulating fur to powerful paws built for walking on ice and swimming through frigid water. See how polar bears depend on sea ice to hunt, travel, rest, and reach important habitat.
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Discover the adaptations that make these flightless birds so well suited to life at sea, from streamlined bodies and powerful flippers to dense feathers that help protect them from the cold. Meet emperor penguins enduring the extreme Antarctic winter and see the extraordinary behaviors that help penguin parents protect their eggs and raise their young.
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This BBC video playlist follows polar bears through a landscape shaped by ice, ocean, and extreme seasonal change. Watch mothers care for growing cubs, see bears travel across vast stretches of frozen ocean, and discover the patience and skill involved in hunting seals — their primary source of food.
Explore the remarkable adaptations that make life in the Arctic possible, from thick layers of fat and insulating fur to powerful paws built for walking on ice and swimming through frigid water. See how polar bears depend on sea ice to hunt, travel, rest, and reach important habitat.
But the Arctic is changing. As rising temperatures reduce the amount and duration of sea ice, polar bears in many regions must navigate a rapidly changing environment. Through extraordinary BBC footage, discover the close connection between these powerful predators and the frozen world they depend on.
Journey to some of the coldest and wildest places on Earth to see how penguins survive in environments shaped by wind, ice, and ocean. Watch them dive through frigid waters in search of food, gather in busy colonies, care for their chicks, and face predators such as leopard seals.
Discover the adaptations that make these flightless birds so well suited to life at sea, from streamlined bodies and powerful flippers to dense feathers that help protect them from the cold. Meet emperor penguins enduring the extreme Antarctic winter and see the extraordinary behaviors that help penguin parents protect their eggs and raise their young.
Featuring unforgettable footage from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, these clips reveal penguins as skilled swimmers, devoted parents, and surprisingly tough survivors. They may waddle on land, but underwater, it’s a completely different story.
This playlist of 11 frosty winter animals videos from BBC landmark shows like Frozen Planet and Planet Earth explores how animals survive some of the coldest places on the planet. Students will learn about adaptations, seasonal behaviors, and the survival strategies that help bison, foxes, seals, grizzlies, snow monkeys, polar bears, lynx, and more thrive in freezing climates.
They’ll discover how winter weather shapes each animal’s daily life; how they find food, conserve energy, protect themselves from predators; and why these icy habitats play a vital role in Earth’s systems.
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Get up close and personal with hydroplaning dolphins. Witness an iguana hatchling's terrifying race to survive, pursued by racer snakes. Watch the first steps of two polar bear cubs emerging from hibernation. More of the real-life magic of our blue marble awaits in this video playlist, part of our Planet Earth Collection. Grab your Planet Earth Passport and start exploring!