The Arctic Gallery emphasizes how much of a variety of life can be found in the far north, from single cell organisms to apex predators. It does this through displays and examples, and emphasizes how fragile that ecosystem can be.
This is a snow goose, with water sedge encased behind it.
There is a vast array of insect and arachnids in the Arctic as well, some of whom live years.
The variety extends to birds, some of whom spend at least some time in the far north. Snow buntings, plovers, and sandpipers can be found in their ranks.
Lichen and algae would be organisms easily overlooked, and yet they are vital for the ecosystem of the Arctic.
The Arctic hare is known for changing its fur seasonally to blend in.
The Arctic fox does the same.
Lemmings and squirrels of the far north might be the prey of an Arctic fox.
The Willow Ptarmigan also changes its colours seasonally.
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