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The Arctic is the region surrounding the North Pole, located at the northernmost part of the Earth. It’s characterized by polar conditions, a large ocean called the Arctic Ocean, as well as populated landmasses such as parts of Alaska, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Greenland, Sweden, and Russia.
The Arctic features average temperatures of around -34 degrees in winter and between 3-12 degrees in summer. Its habitat is made up of icy glaciers, snowy tundra, and flat plains.
There are lots of animals native to The Arctic that thrive under its unique conditions. Read below to find out about the Top 15 animals living in the Arctic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polar bears have a very thick fur coat to help them survive extreme temperatures. Their strong, furry paws help them to keep a grip on the ice and to swim easily for hundreds of miles in the ice-filled ocean.
They are 6 feet tall and weigh between 500 and 720 kg. Seals and fish are their main source of prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arctic foxes have a thick white fur coat allowing them to survive in dangerous Arctic conditions. They make tunnels in snow-covered areas for shelter, and their coat changes color to adapt to the season.
In the summer, they have a brown coat, and in the winter, they have a white coat. They prey on arctic hares, fish, and birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reindeers migrate every year in large herds. They eat grasses which they dig out with their sharp hooves.
In the winter season, the hooves shrink to give them a better grip on ice and to help them swim. They are the only mammals that can see ultraviolet light reflected by the snow, which helps them to spot hidden predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walruses have long, powerful tusks which grow up to 1 meter in length. They use these to break ice blocks and take breaths from the ocean while underwater.
They live in large communities and have the ability to slow down their own heartbeats to adapt to the winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Narwhals have a long spiral tusk and the males have a powerful long tooth, which they use to attract female narwhals during mating season and fight other male narwhals. They travel in large groups with up to 20 narwhals in search of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beluga whales live in the Arctic ocean and feature a bright white color and large, bulging forehead.
They vary in length from between 13 and 20 feet and weigh up to 1.3 tons. Their diet consists of sea life such as fish, shrimp, and octopus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n