arctic tundra

Map of the Arctic Ocean region.

A photograph of an Arctic Skua flying.

A photo of an Arctic Skua.

An image of an Arctic Skua in flight.

A map illustrating the population of Arctic Skuas with shading.

Explore the world of the arctic hare through this clear and concise site. Students will learn more information on the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of this furry creature through this resource.

This is a useful map for orienting students to where the Canadian Arctic lies in relation to other Arctic countries. The centre of the map is the North Pole. Clicking on the map brings up weather reports for various locations.

This image shows the thickness of Arctic sea ice in the 1950's compared to the projected Arctic sea ice levels 100 years later.

This schooner was purpose built for Arctic exploration in 1921, and is currently used as a training ship.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.

arctic tundra

arctic tundra

arctic tundra

Arctic wolf

Fascinating zoo site provides concise facts on the Arctic Wolf. Peruse this site, view pictures and discover more about its' diet, predators and threats, habitat and more.

A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Sub-Arctic Map."

Climate change is reaping havoc on our Northern Ecosystems. This website outlines the collapse of the Ayles Ice Shelf on Ellesmere Island part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Climate change is reaping havoc on our Northern Ecosystems. This website outlines the collapse of the Ayles Ice Shelf on Ellesmere Island part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Climate change is reaping havoc on our Northern Ecosystems. This website outlines the collapse of the Ayles Ice Shelf on Ellesmere Island part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Climate change is reaping havoc on our Northern Ecosystems. This website outlines the collapse of the Ayles Ice Shelf on Ellesmere Island part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Climate change is reaping havoc on our Northern Ecosystems. This website outlines the collapse of the Ayles Ice Shelf on Ellesmere Island part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Listen to the sounds of the warbler and delve into topics such as range, habitat, food, behavior and more on this thorough site.