The caribou lives in the arctic tundra, mountain tundra, and northern forests of North America, Greenland,
Scandinavia, and Russia. It is estimated that there are about 5 million caribou in the world.
Adult bulls average 350-400 pounds, but can weigh as much as 700
pounds. Mature females average 175-225 pounds They can range anywhere
from 34 to 55 in height at the shoulder.
Scandinavia, and Russia. It is estimated that there are about 5 million caribou in the world.
Adult bulls average 350-400 pounds, but can weigh as much as 700
pounds. Mature females average 175-225 pounds They can range anywhere
from 34 to 55 in height at the shoulder.
The tundra is cold snowy, with rocks and very little variety in vegetation. It is in this
place where the Arctic fox is found.
The Arctic fox makes its home in small burrows in frost-free ground,
often in low mounds, or in rock piles. Because the Arctic fox
is a scavenger it can usually find food to eat. The Arctic fox is about 10 -16 inches long and weighs about
6-12 pounds. It is about the size of an ordinary domesticated house cat.
place where the Arctic fox is found.
The Arctic fox makes its home in small burrows in frost-free ground,
often in low mounds, or in rock piles. Because the Arctic fox
is a scavenger it can usually find food to eat. The Arctic fox is about 10 -16 inches long and weighs about
6-12 pounds. It is about the size of an ordinary domesticated house cat.
Polar bears can be found all through the polar regions of the
Northern hemisphere. They are the largest carnivore on land.
The females gives birth to one or two cubs. Cubs are usually born
in December or January. The polar bear has a thick layer of blubber around 4.5 inches
thick. That and the hollow shafts of their hair provides them with
excellent insulation. This allows them to handle temperature of -34°F. Polar bears will eat pretty much everything.
Northern hemisphere. They are the largest carnivore on land.
The females gives birth to one or two cubs. Cubs are usually born
in December or January. The polar bear has a thick layer of blubber around 4.5 inches
thick. That and the hollow shafts of their hair provides them with
excellent insulation. This allows them to handle temperature of -34°F. Polar bears will eat pretty much everything.
The musk ox live in the frozen tundra of northern, Alaska, Canada, Ellesmere Island, Greenland, Norway, Sweden and Siberia. The musk ox can live in the harsh conditions of the arctic tundra because its 24" long hair and woolly
undercoat. It can weigh from 396-880 pounds, and reach a length of 7 feet. The musk
ox gets its name from the odor produced by glands beneath the bull's
eyes.
undercoat. It can weigh from 396-880 pounds, and reach a length of 7 feet. The musk
ox gets its name from the odor produced by glands beneath the bull's
eyes.
Grizzlies are found on the Alaskan and northwestern Canadian tundra. They are considered a subspecies of the brown bear. Most grizzly bears are found in the northwestern part of North America. The grizzly bear's habitat can include
forests, mountains, meadows, and valleys.They can weigh up to 704 lbs, be over 8 feet in length, and stand 3 1/2
feet high at the shoulders. They are well suited to the cold climate of
the tundra. Besides having a thick, shaggy coat of hair, they
have layers of fat to insulate them.
forests, mountains, meadows, and valleys.They can weigh up to 704 lbs, be over 8 feet in length, and stand 3 1/2
feet high at the shoulders. They are well suited to the cold climate of
the tundra. Besides having a thick, shaggy coat of hair, they
have layers of fat to insulate them.
The snowy owl is considered to be one of the largest and most attractive of the owls. It is called the snowy owl
because of its white feathers. The male and female owls have
different markings. Male owls are mostly pure white with small spots and wing barring. The female has heavy gray brown lines across her body and wings and speckled plumage. the snowy owl weighs 4 to 6 pounds and is 21 inches to 26 inches in ength. The wings can span 4.7' to 5.4' in width..
because of its white feathers. The male and female owls have
different markings. Male owls are mostly pure white with small spots and wing barring. The female has heavy gray brown lines across her body and wings and speckled plumage. the snowy owl weighs 4 to 6 pounds and is 21 inches to 26 inches in ength. The wings can span 4.7' to 5.4' in width..
The harlequin duck gets its name from the decorated appearance of the male harlequin, because it resembles the colorful costumes worn by "harlequins", who were people dressed as clowns. They are expert swimmers. When they fly their wings beat rapidly. The harlequin duck weighs 1 to 1.5 pounds and is about 1 to 1.5 feet long. Its wing span is 2 to 2.3 feet in width. They live in flocks in up to 50 in the Atlantic and in larger groups in the Pacific, except when breeding. They are sociable birds. They don't often mix with ducks of other species.
The ermine found all over Canada, northern USA, and Eurasia. The Ermine lives in northern biomes such as taigas and tundras.The ermine is well adapted to living in this harsh environment. They make their dens in the roots of a tree or in the crevice of a rock. Ermines are capable of having several dens. The ermine is a small animal that weighs between 3 - 15 ounces. The head and body length can range from 7 - 13 inches and the tail
can grow up to 5 inches.The males are much longer than the females.
can grow up to 5 inches.The males are much longer than the females.