The Arctic is classified as a cold desert; it is one of the coldest places on earth. It is called a desert but it is actually a frozen ocean with an abundance of land animals, organisms, fish, mammals and other wildlife. Discover the wonders of this ecosystem and its unique food chain.
Arctic Tern Arctic Tern,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Arctic_Tern/lif...
Canadian Arctic Specie Profiles Canadian Arctic Specie Profiles,
Library & Archives,
Canada,
This page contains a list of species you'd find in the Arctic. Clicking on a name will take you to a page with a photo and information
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/arctic...
EEK! Critter Corner - Tundra SwanEEK! Critter Corner - Tundra Swan,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
This website is for younger students; find out where the tundra swans can be found, what their nests are like, and wh
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/bird/tun...
EEK! Critter Corner - The Showshoe HareEEK! Critter Corner - The Showshoe Hare,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
"Rabbit or hare, that is the question. A snowshoe hare looks like a rabbit at first glance, but in general hares
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/mammal/h...
Life in the Arctic OceanLife in the Arctic Ocean,
By Carin Ashjian, Associate Scientist Biology Department,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,
"A unique, complex food web is fashioned by distinctive species and envir
http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do...
Polar BearsPolar Bears,
Polar Bears International,
Wonderful resource for polar bears.
"A breakdown of everything you need to know about polar bear living."
https://polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears
