While the Arctic is
cold, the Antarctic is even colder—only 2 percent of it is not covered
by ice. Temperatures there have been recorded as low as -128.6 º F,
(-89.22 º C)! It is so cold that there are only two species of flowering
plants that can survive. But many animals live in both regions.
of at least six Polar animals. How do the animals use their habitat to
survive (or live in) the cold and icy regions? Several species of animals
are unique to the Arctic. Earlier this century Blue Whales, Southern
Right Whales and Humpbacks were nearly hunted to extinction. Why
are they now gradually recovering ?
complete a matrix of
endangered polar animals
What differences and similarities do you notice between the arctic and
antarctic food webs?
animals are unique to the Arctic region?
would you define an indicator species?
were huskies banned from the Antarctic region ?