You found a Wolverine!

The wolverine, also known as the glutton or skunk bear, is a fierce and solitary predator found in the remote regions of North America, Eurasia, and the Arctic tundra.

• Appearance: Stocky build, dark brown fur with distinctive light-colored stripes
• Diet: Rodents, hares, birds, and even large animals like caribou
• Predators: Few natural enemies, but may occasionally fall prey to wolves, bears, and other wolverines
• Habitat: Found in remote regions of North America, Eurasia, and the Arctic Tundra

Listen to the call of a Wolverine!

You found a Canadian Lynx!

The Canada lynx is a medium-sized wild cat found in the boreal forests and tundra regions of North America, particularly in Canada and Alaska. Well-adapted to life in cold, snowy environments, the lynx is a skilled hunter.

• Appearance: Dinstinctive tufted ears, silvery-gray fur with pale spots
• Diet: Snowshoe hares, other small mammals, and birds
• Predators: Wolves, coyotes, and humans
• Habitat: Found in the boreal forests and tundra regions of North America, particularly in Canada and Alaska

Listen to the call of a Canada Lynx!

You found a Tundra Swan!

The tundra swan, also known as the whistling swan, is a large, majestic waterfowl found in the Arctic tundra and coastal regions of North America and Eurasia. These migratory birds are known for their distinctive whistling call.

• Appearance: All-white plumage, long neck, and black bill
• Diet: Aquatic vegetation, including roots, tubers, and stems
• Predators: Foxes, Wolves, and birds of prey
• Habitat: Breed in the Arctic tundra during the summer and migrate to coastal areas and large lakes in the southern parts of their range for the winter

Listen to the call of a Tundra Swan!

You found an Arctic Hare!

The Arctic hare is a large, well-adapted lagomorph found in the tundra regions of North America and Greenland. With its thick, white fur, the Arctic hare is well-suited to life in the harsh Arctic climate.

• Appearance: Thick, white fur that turns grayish-brown during the Arctic summer, powerful hind legs
• Diet: Herbivores, feeding on a variety of tundra vegetation, including grasses, sedges, and willows
• Predators: Arctic foxes, wolves, and snowy owls
• Habitat: Tundra regions of North America and Greenland

The Arctic Hare does not have a distinct call!

You found a Beluga Whale!

The beluga whale, also known as the white whale, is a medium-sized toothed whale found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic waters of North America, Russia, and Greenland. These highly social animals are known for their complex vocalizations.

• Appearance: All-white coloration and rounded forehead
• Diet: Fish, crustaceans, and mollusks
• Predators: Killer whales and polar bears
• Habitat: Arctic and sub-Arctic waters of North America, Russia, and Greenland

Listen to the call of a Beluga Whale!

You found a Polar Bear!

The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and an iconic species of the Arctic, found in the sea ice and coastal regions of countries bordering the Arctic Ocean. These apex predators are well-adapted to life in the harsh Arctic environment.

• Appearance: Large size, thick white fur, and black skin
• Diet: Ringed and bearded seals
• Predators: No natural enemies other than humans
• Habitat: Sea ice and coastal regions of countries bordering the Arctic Ocean

Listen to the call of a Polar Bear!

You found a Narwhal!

The narwhal, also known as the "unicorn of the sea," is a medium-sized toothed whale found in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia. Male narwhals are easily recognized by their long, spiraled tusk.

• Appearance: Males have a long, spiraled tusk, which is actually an elongated canine tooth that can grow up to 10 feet in length
• Diet: Fish, squid, and crustaceans
• Predators: Killer whales and polar bears
• Habitat: Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia

Listen to the call of a Narwhal!

You found a Snowy Owl!

The snowy owl is a large, majestic bird of prey found in the Arctic tundra regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. With its distinctive white plumage, the snowy owl is well-adapted to life in the harsh Arctic climate.

• Appearance: White plumage, large yellow eyes
• Diet: Small mammals such as lemmings and voles, but will also hunt birds, fish, and even other owls.
• Predators: Foxes and Wolves
• Habitat: Arctic tundra regions of North America, Europe, and Asia

Listen to the call of a Snowy Owl!

You found an Arctic Fox!

The Arctic fox is a small, hardy canid found in the tundra regions of the Arctic, including Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia, and Scandinavia. These adaptable predators are well-suited to life in the extreme cold.

• Appearance: Thick fluffy coat that changes color from white in the winter to brown or gray in the summer
• Diet: Lemmings, voles, birds, eggs, and even carrion
• Predators: Polar bears, wolves, and golden eagles
• Habitat: Tundra regions of the Arctic, including Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Russia, and Scandinavia

Listen to the call of an Arctic Fox!

You found an Atlantic Puffin!

The Atlantic puffin, also known as the "clown of the sea," is a small, charismatic seabird found in the North Atlantic Ocean, primarily along the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and parts of the United Kingdom. These beloved birds are excellent swimmers and divers.

• Appearance: Distinctive black and white plumage, colorful beak, and bright orange feet
• Diet: Small fish such as herring, capelin, and sand eels
• Predators: Great black-backed gull, foxes, rats
• Habitat: North Atlantic Ocean, along the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and parts of the UK

Listen to the call of an Atlantic Puffin!

You found a Ringed Seal!

Ringed seals are the smallest and most abundant of the Arctic seal species, found throughout the Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas. These adaptable mammals are crucial prey for polar bears and other Arctic predators.

• Appearance: Distinctive light-colored rings that pattern their dark gray or black fur
• Diet: Fish, crustaceans, zooplankton
• Predators: Arctic foxes, walruses, and killer whales
• Habitat: Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas

Listen to the call of a Ringed Seal!

You found a Walrus!

Walruses are large, iconic marine mammals found in the Arctic waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans. These massive pinnipeds are easily recognized by their long tusks and whiskered snouts.

• Appearance: Massive size, long tusks, and whiskered snouts
• Diet: Bivalve mollusks, such as clams and mussels
• Predators: Polar bears and killer whales
• Habitat: Arctic waters of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans

Listen to the call of a Walrus!

In 1970, only 2 of the 12 animals you explored today were considered endangered or threatened. In recent years, that number has increased greatly. As you explored the animals and their fascinating qualities through this website, I hope this chart encourages one to think about how to help the habitats and wellbeing of these animals.

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