In Reading and Geography today the children have been learning about Arctic Animals. We tried to summarise the information and say two facts about the animals.
Let’s review it by reading it here!
Arctic
The Arctic is a very cold place with amazing animals. Let’s learn about four special animals that live there: the Arctic Fox, the Arctic Wolf, the Polar Bear, and the Arctic Hare. These animals have adapted in clever ways to survive in the Arctic’s harsh conditions.
Arctic Fox
The Arctic Fox is a small animal with a thick, white coat. This helps it blend in with the snowy environment. The fox’s fur keeps it warm during freezing winters. In the summer, their fur changes to a brownish colour, so they can hide among rocks and plants. The fox also has furry paws that work like snowshoes, helping it walk on deep snow without sinking.
Arctic Wolf
The Arctic Wolf is bigger than other wolves. Its white fur helps it hide in the snowy land, making it a great hunter. This majestic creature has a sleek body and long legs, which let it run quickly across the icy ground. Its sharp senses help it find food, even in really bad weather.
Polar Bear
The Polar Bear is a special animal that represents the Arctic. It has a thick layer of fat and dense fur, which keeps it warm in the icy cold. The fur looks white, but it’s actually see-through. This lets sunlight reach the bear’s black skin and warm it up. The bear can swim very well because it has large, webbed feet and strong claws. These help it move through icy water and find food.
Arctic Hare
The Arctic Hare has a beautiful white coat that helps it blend in with the snow. This helps it hide from predators. Its big paws have fur on the bottom, which acts like snowshoes and helps it walk on slippery ground. The hare also has long, strong back legs that help it move quickly through deep snow and escape from danger.
- Can you remember the order of the animals in the text?
- Can you say two facts about each animals?
In Geography we looked at them closely. We went on a virtual tour of the Arctic.
Many of us noticed that all arctic animals have similarities such as having white fur to blend in with the environment and pointy ears for good hearing.
We also compared the Actic Fox to a Red Fox . We noticed the similarities and differences.