Most of us will never visit the Arctic Circle - and the inhabitants of the northern regions are very happy with it. We're not talking about the Eskimos but we're talking about animals that live in the Arctic. Although the sub-zero temperatures and rugged boreal forest may seem bleak and unforgiving, many species thrive in the cold tundra in the Arctic Circle.
Some of the animals you may have seen before, such as polar bears or snow owl, while there are many more others are more exotic, such as the "unicorn of the sea" or "Canadian Lynx". Now therefore let us learn more about the 13 Animals that originate from the Arctic region.
1. Wolverine
What comes to your mind when thinking of a Wolverine? A ferocious animals like wolves? but in fact, this creature is a member of the weasel family, is more akin to a river otter. Unlike the superhero movie that bears the same name, wolverine does not have a retractable metal claws. It does, however, these animals have claws semitretractable, but is most commonly used for digging and climbing. according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
2. Canada lynx
Lynx are cats that are less known but not much different from the usual cats we meet, usually small in size. Canada lynx have long legs and large claws to make way for more easily through deep snow. Their main food is the snowshoe hare, arctic cousins of rabbits.
Canada lynx became extinct in Colorado in the 1970s, despite this being successfully reintroduced in the area. Currently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed them as animals who "threatened" in 48 countries.
3. Tundra swans
Tundra swans migrate to Alaska each spring to build nests and lay eggs. In the fall, these species migrate to the U.S. Northeast, along the Atlantic coast of North Carolina and then to Maryland.
4. Arctic hare
The arctic hare can be found in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada and Greenland. In the winter months, thick fur arctic hare turns white, which allows it to blend in with the snow, but in the summer, thick fur grayish brown. Arctic hare is not considered a threatened or endangered species, but however the animal is only found in the arctic region alone.
5. Red fox (Red fox)
Red fox (Red fox) is a carnivorous mammal in the order. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, where there is no native wild canid, the red fox is called "fox". This fox habitat is located in Canada, Alaska, United States, Europe, North Africa and Asia, including Japan. Red fox was introduced in Australia in the name 19.Seperti century, fox fur is brownish red.
6. Belugas (white whales)
Beluga whale or white whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is a species of cetaceans are found in marine waters of the north polar region and beyond. Beluga is one of two species of whale Monodontidae family, along with the Narwhal. This marine mammal is commonly known as the Beluga or sea canary because the hallmark of a high shrill voice. Beluga length can reach 5 meters with a white body color, while the melon-shaped head.
7. Polar Bear (Polar Bear)
Polar bear (polar bear) or a polar bear or the scientific name Ursus maritimus is a large mammal in biology Ursidae family clan rules. He includes a circumpolar species found around the northern continent of the earth continents including the Arctic and the most carnivorous bear among other bear family. Polar bears are sometimes also classified as marine mammals.
8. Caribou (Caribou)
Karibu is also known as deer, can be found in the northern and southern parts of Alaska, Canada, Russia and Greenland. It is the only deer species in which both women and men have horns. Caribou are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
9. Narwhal
Narwhal Called the "unicorn of the sea" because of (sometimes up to 10 meters!) Long fangs protruding from the jaw, a unique Arctic creatures can be found swimming in the waters of Greenland and Canada. Narwhals hunting and breeding patterns is still a mystery to scientists, even though we know that their fangs are not used for hunting. Their food consists mainly of squid.
10. Snow Owl (Snowy Owl)
Snowy owl is one of the only birds that live in the Arctic year-round and do not migrate. When fully grown snowy owls their feathers pure white, but when they were babies their feathers are gray. Snowy owl is also the same species of owls as pets famous Harry Potter, Hedwig.
11. Arctic fox (Arctic fox)
Arctic fox Arctic ecosystems can be found in most of the northern hemisphere, even in Iceland it is the only land mammals asli.Mereka arrived in Iceland during the last Ice Age, in which he made his way over to the volcanic island of frozen water. The species is endangered fox in Scandinavia where he has been very protected for decades.
12. Great Auk
Great Auk was a large flying penguin that became extinct in the mid-19th century. It is the only living species in the genus Pinguinus, a group of birds that were previously included one other species of fly giant auk from the Atlantic Ocean region. When not breeding, he can spend their time foraging in the waters of the North Atlantic, ranging as far south as New England and northern Spain through Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Ireland, and England.
13. Atlantic Puffin
Atlantic Puffin is a seabird species in the auk family. It is a pelagic bird that expertise primarily by diving to catch fish, but also eat other sea creatures, such as squid and crustaceans. The most obvious characteristic during the mating season is its brightly colored bill. Also known as the Common Puffin, it is the only puffin species which is found in the Atlantic Ocean. Birds bizarre appearance, with a big bill and striking colorful feathers mottled, has created nicknames such as' "clown of the sea" and "sea parrot".
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Some of the animals you may have seen before, such as polar bears or snow owl, while there are many more others are more exotic, such as the "unicorn of the sea" or "Canadian Lynx". Now therefore let us learn more about the 13 Animals that originate from the Arctic region.
1. Wolverine
What comes to your mind when thinking of a Wolverine? A ferocious animals like wolves? but in fact, this creature is a member of the weasel family, is more akin to a river otter. Unlike the superhero movie that bears the same name, wolverine does not have a retractable metal claws. It does, however, these animals have claws semitretractable, but is most commonly used for digging and climbing. according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
2. Canada lynx
Lynx are cats that are less known but not much different from the usual cats we meet, usually small in size. Canada lynx have long legs and large claws to make way for more easily through deep snow. Their main food is the snowshoe hare, arctic cousins of rabbits.
Canada lynx became extinct in Colorado in the 1970s, despite this being successfully reintroduced in the area. Currently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed them as animals who "threatened" in 48 countries.
3. Tundra swans
Tundra swans migrate to Alaska each spring to build nests and lay eggs. In the fall, these species migrate to the U.S. Northeast, along the Atlantic coast of North Carolina and then to Maryland.
4. Arctic hare
The arctic hare can be found in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada and Greenland. In the winter months, thick fur arctic hare turns white, which allows it to blend in with the snow, but in the summer, thick fur grayish brown. Arctic hare is not considered a threatened or endangered species, but however the animal is only found in the arctic region alone.
5. Red fox (Red fox)
Red fox (Red fox) is a carnivorous mammal in the order. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, where there is no native wild canid, the red fox is called "fox". This fox habitat is located in Canada, Alaska, United States, Europe, North Africa and Asia, including Japan. Red fox was introduced in Australia in the name 19.Seperti century, fox fur is brownish red.
6. Belugas (white whales)
Beluga whale or white whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is a species of cetaceans are found in marine waters of the north polar region and beyond. Beluga is one of two species of whale Monodontidae family, along with the Narwhal. This marine mammal is commonly known as the Beluga or sea canary because the hallmark of a high shrill voice. Beluga length can reach 5 meters with a white body color, while the melon-shaped head.
7. Polar Bear (Polar Bear)
Polar bear (polar bear) or a polar bear or the scientific name Ursus maritimus is a large mammal in biology Ursidae family clan rules. He includes a circumpolar species found around the northern continent of the earth continents including the Arctic and the most carnivorous bear among other bear family. Polar bears are sometimes also classified as marine mammals.
8. Caribou (Caribou)
Karibu is also known as deer, can be found in the northern and southern parts of Alaska, Canada, Russia and Greenland. It is the only deer species in which both women and men have horns. Caribou are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
9. Narwhal
Narwhal Called the "unicorn of the sea" because of (sometimes up to 10 meters!) Long fangs protruding from the jaw, a unique Arctic creatures can be found swimming in the waters of Greenland and Canada. Narwhals hunting and breeding patterns is still a mystery to scientists, even though we know that their fangs are not used for hunting. Their food consists mainly of squid.
10. Snow Owl (Snowy Owl)
Snowy owl is one of the only birds that live in the Arctic year-round and do not migrate. When fully grown snowy owls their feathers pure white, but when they were babies their feathers are gray. Snowy owl is also the same species of owls as pets famous Harry Potter, Hedwig.
11. Arctic fox (Arctic fox)
Arctic fox Arctic ecosystems can be found in most of the northern hemisphere, even in Iceland it is the only land mammals asli.Mereka arrived in Iceland during the last Ice Age, in which he made his way over to the volcanic island of frozen water. The species is endangered fox in Scandinavia where he has been very protected for decades.
12. Great Auk
Great Auk was a large flying penguin that became extinct in the mid-19th century. It is the only living species in the genus Pinguinus, a group of birds that were previously included one other species of fly giant auk from the Atlantic Ocean region. When not breeding, he can spend their time foraging in the waters of the North Atlantic, ranging as far south as New England and northern Spain through Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Ireland, and England.
13. Atlantic Puffin
Atlantic Puffin is a seabird species in the auk family. It is a pelagic bird that expertise primarily by diving to catch fish, but also eat other sea creatures, such as squid and crustaceans. The most obvious characteristic during the mating season is its brightly colored bill. Also known as the Common Puffin, it is the only puffin species which is found in the Atlantic Ocean. Birds bizarre appearance, with a big bill and striking colorful feathers mottled, has created nicknames such as' "clown of the sea" and "sea parrot".
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