More today from the Arctic Gallery at the Museum of Nature.
These are thick-billed Murre, a cliff dwelling bird and superb fisher.
And here we have live animals of the Arctic- seagoing life forms like this starfish.
A resident of Arctic waters is the Greenland shark, which is likely the longest living animal species on the planet.
Arctic hare change their fur colour to adapt to the seasons.
So too does the Arctic fox.
Life finds a way, as a well known character of movies would say.
Are all these animals still thriving or are some of them extinct/nearly extinct?
ReplyDeleteSome are vulnerable. Time will tell what climate change does.
DeleteGreat exhibit, the Snowy Owl is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful day and a happy week ahead.
Thank you.
Delete...life in a challenging environment.
ReplyDeleteVery challenging.
DeleteThe Arctic fox is a very small but pretty animal.
ReplyDeleteI think so too.
DeleteIt is amazing haw they have evolved to suit that environment.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteAlways good to see what lives in the coldest temperatures - it's amazing to see.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteWonderful ecosystem exhibit and photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteFascinating.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
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