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Animals that Live in the Cold
an Internet Treasure Hunt on Arctic Animals

                  Gerald and Buff Corsi © California Academy of Sciences          alert hare

Created by Emily, Heather & Jennifer
College of Saint Mary

Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resources

 

Introduction

Bundle up! You are about to explore animals who love living in the cold. Travel with us as we learn fun facts and important information about these fascinating creatures. Answer the questions using the frigid websites we have found. Don't forget to travel south and answer the BIG QUESTION!

 

 

Questions

  1. What is a polar bears favorite food?
  2. Why are sea otters hunted?
  3. Why does the artic fox follow the polar bear?
  4. Why did Early Eskimos and Indian hunters follow the bald eagle?
  5. How many king penguins are in a group when they travel?
  6. Do penguins fly?
  7. What family does the wolverine belong to?
  8. Where can arctic hares be found?
  9. Why are bowhead whales hunted?
  10. When do snowy owls hunt?

 

 

The Internet Resources

bullet Arctic Wildlife
bullet Sea Otter
bullet Arctic Fox
bullet Bald Eagle
bullet Penguins Behavior                                    
bullet Penguins are Birds
bullet Wolverine
bullet Arctic Hare
bullet Whales of the Arctic
bullet Snowy Owl    

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The Big Question

Using what you have learned write a factual story about the animal you found most interesting and why you chose that animal.

 

 created by Filamentality

Content by Emily, Heather & Jennifer, enepple54@csm.edu
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/huntarcticaem.html
Last revised Tue Feb 8 8:12:16 US/Pacific 2005

 

 

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