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The Franklin Trail: Environment and Wildlife (Of Arctic)
The Franklin Trail is the web site for a group of archaeologists and adventurers who made numerous trips to the Arctic to investigate what happened to the Franklin Expedition. This page of the site describes the Arctic environment and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center Mammals Seals
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Seal that also includes pictures.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Arctic Hare
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the arctic hare.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Tundra Biome: Info About Its Plants and Animals
Describes the features and characteristics of the tundra biome, the different types, where they are found, their climate and seasonal changes, and their plants and animals.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ptarmigan
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Ptarmigan. It also includes pictures and an extensive quote from 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Muskox
This site takes a very brief look at the muskox as an arctic creature. Several photographs are also provided.
Center for Educational Technologies
Earth Floor: Biomes: Deciduous Forest: Animals
Site contains information on deciduous forest animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to biomes, a biome summary, how to read a climograph, arctic tundra and more.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Tufted Puffin
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Tufted Puffin. It also includes pictures and an extensive quote from 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center Mammals Sea Otter
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Sea Otters that also includes a picture and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Muskox
Get the facts about the muskox. Besides finding a detailed description of this resident of Canada?s arctic tundra, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Polar Discovery: Compare the Poles
A detailed comparison of many aspects of the two polar regions. Includes physical features, seasons, weather, types of ice, plants and animals, human population, and climate change.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Snowy Owl
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Snowy Owl that also includes a picture and an extensive quote from the 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Peary Caribou
Get to know the Peary Caribou.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making it a perfect site for younger researchers.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Walrus
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Walrus that also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson.
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Antarctic Connection: Penguins
A thorough overview of penguins provides information on their adaption to the polar environment. Additional information can be found on 17 separate species of penguins.
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