[ The North Pole ] Arctic Animals & Wildlife Polar Bears International A nonprofit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear. Visit this site for polar bear facts, information and conservation efforts. Canadian Arctic Profiles This dynamic site offers an identification guide for arctic mammals and birds. Maps and descriptions of the seasonal distribution of mammals and birds is also available. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History The Smithsonian's Arctic Studies Center presents an online arctic portfolio. Biologist Doug Siegel-Causey shares his knowledge and special insights about this icy world and it's inhabitants. The Alfred Wegener Institute The Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany's leading institute for polar and marine research, offers answers to frequently asked questions about the Arctic. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to some of the most diverse and spectacular wildlife in the arctic. The Refuge's rich pageant of wildlife includes 36 fish species, 36 land mammals, nine marine mammals, and more than 160 migratory and resident bird species. Animal Planet Discovery Channel's Animal Planet explores mammals of the tundra. National Geographic National Geographic presents "Walrus - Giant of the Arctic Ice". Bear Necessities Check out National Geographic Kids' "Bear Necessities - How Polar Bears Survive the Deep Freeze". Danish Polar Center Here are some stunning arctic wildlife photographs from the collection of the Danish Polar Center. PBS - Great White Bear Get more polar bear facts and learn about their survival in a freezing habitat. Journey North Each year, over 10,000 schools engage students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. Hinterland Who’s Who The Canadian Wildlife Federation and the Canadian Wildlife Service present in-depth descriptions of wildlife, discussions on issues, actions that you can take to help wildlife, and educational materials that teachers and group leaders can use.

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