Tag: Wildlife
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How Beluga Whales are Being Affected by Climate Change
Introduction My last blog post discussed a land animal in the Arctic: the caribou. For this blog post, we will go to the ocean waters of the Arctic region and explain the effects of climate change on beluga whales. Baleen vs. Toothed Whales There are two different types of whale species; baleen (Odontocetes) and toothed…
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How Caribou Are Affected by Climate Change in the Arctic
Introduction This blog post will discuss how climate change in the Arctic is affecting caribou, or reindeer. Caribou and reindeer are the same animal by the scientific name of Rangifer tarandus (Britannica.com). This species is a part of the deer family. In Europe and Asia, they are called reindeer. They are also called reindeer in…
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How Climate Change is Affecting Harp Seals
Introduction My last blog post discussed the effects of climate change on polar bears. This post will focus on a specific type of Arctic seal that is being affected by climate change: the harp seal. There are a total of six types of seals in the Arctic region which include the harp, hooded, ringed, bearded,…
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The Effects of Climate Change on Polar Bears
When most people think about climate change in the Arctic region, the first animal they might think of is the polar bear. In this blog, I will be discussing polar bear adaptations in the Arctic, diet of a polar bear, polar bear changes due to climate change, and resources for how you can help save…
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The Effects of Climate Change on Arctic Wildlife
The topic of climate change is something that is very complex. Climate change has always been occurring on our planet; however, in recent years, it has been occurring at a rapid rate that we have never seen before. Climate change is being accelerated by human activity. Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, absorb…
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