The Animals of the Silent and Snowy Taiga
In The Animals of the Silent and Snowy Taiga, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a lynx as it travels hundreds of miles in search of prey, while a moose munches on conifer needles. See how animals survive in this harsh and beautiful climate. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Lesson Express
Q: Describe the taiga.
A: The taiga is quiet and snow-covered and home to conifer trees, Arctic foxes, Arctic hares, polar bears, lynx, and moose.
Q: Why does it take up to 50 years for a seedling to start growing into a tree in the taiga?
A: The growing season is just one month long per year.
Q: What do animals living in the taiga eat?
A: An Arctic fox hunts the Arctic hare; moose can eat conifer needles.
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