Polar and Artic Habitats

Where they are located

• Arctic habitats are located at the northernmost part of our planet
• Scientists call this the Arctic Circle
• This includes Canada, Norway, Greenland, Iceland, Sweden, parts of the United States and more

What lives there

• Polar Bears
• Arctic Foxes
• Seals
• Whales

Fun Fact

• The ice of the Arctic region contains about 10 percent of the world's freshwater
• This ice reflects sunlight, which helps keep the arctic region cold

Plants that live in polar habitats

• Dwarf shrubs
• Lichens
• Grasses
• Mosses
• Lichens