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Collecting Seabird Eggs

In Collecting Seabird Eggs, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a group of men as they head to an island in the bay to collect seabird eggs. Learn how they work together to collect eggs from a cliff. 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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Arctic
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Frozen Planet
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4:33
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Q: Interdependence is necessary for survival. How does this group of men exemplify interdependence?
A: They are working together and rely on each other to bring food home to their families.

Q: What are the main food sources for the people who live in the Arctic?
A: Animals because they cannot grow their own food.

Q: What characteristics do these men have that help them survive in the Arctic?
A: They are resourceful, collaborative, cooperative, strong, and coordinated.

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