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Here Are 11 Arctic Animals That Not Only Survive, But Also Thrive in the Freezing Polar Landscape
The article "Here Are 11 Arctic Animals That Not Only Survive, But Also Thrive in the Freezing Polar Landscape" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explores how various animals have adapted to endure the Arctic's extreme conditions. From the mighty polar bear and tusked walrus to the resilient Arctic fox and long-lived Greenland shark, the piece highlights their unique physical traits and survival behaviors.
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Snow Geese in the Arctic Tundra

In Snow Geese in the Arctic Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough looks at geese, who fly the entire length of North America to reach the Arctic. Learn how the Arctic tundra is ideal for snow geese during the summer because grass grows vigorously. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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A Caribou Migration Across the Tundra

In A Caribou Migration Across the Tundra, follow narrator Sir David Attenborough on an incredible journey as caribou calves embark on their first migration across the Arctic tundra. Watch their determination and resilience as they encounter predators and navigate the difficulties of their surroundings. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The World's Longest Overland Migration

In The World's Longest Overland Migration, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes us above the Arctic tundra to see millions of caribou, along with their newborn calves, migrate thousands of miles as they are pursued by hungry wolves. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The Arctic Summer Is Full of Endless Light and Abundant Life

In The Arctic Summer Is Full of Endless Light and Abundant Life, narrator Sir David Attenborough showcases the Arctic at the peak of summer when continuous daylight transforms the tundra into a temporary haven for wildlife. Migratory birds, such as sandhill cranes, return from distant locations like New Mexico to take advantage of the abundant food supply and raise their young. Arctic foxes, now with plentiful food sources, can finally support their families. However, nesting birds must remain vigilant, as Arctic skuas aggressively defend their territories against intruders, even large mammals like reindeer. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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The End of Autumn in the Arctic

In The End of Autumn in the Arctic, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how the Sun is turning away from the Arctic and the temperatures are dropping. Watch sea ice form, polar bears return to the ice, and the tundra become ablaze with color as the leaves change from green to orange, yellow, and brown. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.

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Woolly Caterpillars on the Tundra

In Woolly Caterpillars on the Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how a woolly caterpillar has waited 14 years to transform into a moth. Learn how this tough caterpillar transforms as winter melts into spring. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.

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Frost on the Taiga

In Frost on the Taiga, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how frost forms on trees, branches, and leaves. But with each new ice crystal, more leaves die. The exception: coniferous trees, a type of tree that makes up the massive taiga biome. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.

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Modern Reindeer Herders' Life on the Tundra

In Modern Reindeer Herders' Life on the Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough introduces the Dolgan, a group of reindeer herders in Siberia. They have herded reindeer for generations, prompting and prodding docile reindeer to move from one place to another. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.