The Unsung Heroes of the Arctic - Ep. 3 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze

What is the primary role of sea ice in the Arctic ecosystem?

• It provides a stable platform for polar bears to hunt.

• It helps regulate the global climate.

• It serves as a breeding ground for many fish species.

• It prevents ocean currents from flowing freely.

What challenge did the filmmaker experience with his equipment in the extreme cold?

• His camera battery drained too quickly.

• His binoculars froze when he breathed on them.

• His tripod legs kept sinking into the snow.

• His camera lens fogged up constantly.

How do arctic foxes typically locate their prey, such as lemmings, hidden under the snow?

• They use their keen eyesight to spot movement.

• They dig tunnels to search for them.

• They listen for the sounds of the prey moving.

• They wait for the prey to emerge from the snow.

What survival tactic do arctic hares use to protect themselves from harsh weather and predators?

• They migrate to warmer regions during winter.

• They build elaborate snow shelters.

• They sit behind rocks to stay out of the wind.

• They change their fur color to blend in with the snow.

What special adaptation helps the Arctic hare check for predators without moving its head?

• Its ears can rotate 360 degrees.

• Its eyes can see 360 degrees.

• It has excellent night vision.

• It uses its whiskers to sense movement.

How does the snowy owl hunt its prey so effectively without being heard?

• It flies very slowly to avoid making noise.

• Its feathers are designed to absorb all sound.

• It hunts only during blizzards when sound is muffled.

• It uses echolocation to find prey.

What unique adaptation helps the Willow Ptarmigan walk on snow without sinking?

• It has very long, thin legs.

• It grows extra-large claws.

• It develops feathered toes that act like snowshoes.

• It can hover slightly above the snow.

Why is the red fox's presence in the Arctic a problem for the Arctic fox?

• Red foxes eat all the plants, leaving no food for Arctic foxes.

• Red foxes are much smaller and become prey for Arctic foxes.

• Red foxes are larger and outcompete Arctic foxes for food and territory.

• Red foxes introduce new diseases to the Arctic fox population.