Emma's Earth Explorations

  Following the  Polar Bear is none other than the Arctic Wolf, a fierce and majestic member of the Canidae  family.   The Arctic Wolf : Canis lupus arctos Characteristics : A medium-sized (around 3-6 feet in length) wolf characterized by its white fur Habitat : Arctic Wolves live in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland as well as the Arctic Diet : Carnivores; Arctic Wolves prefer large prey such as Musk Oxen and Caribou. However, they will also prey on smaller mammals like lemmings, birds, and hares Conservation : Least Concern I love wolves. They embody all the adjectives I wanted to be growing up—fierce, vicious, beautiful, loyal, and  fast . I think I got at least three out of the five—mainly due to my competitiveness in playing tag every day for four years in elementary school—but only BuzzFeed has confirmed that the wolf could actually be my spirit animal.  Like the oceans, there's a mystery and magic to wolves. Magic, because they seem s...

The word Arctic is derived by the Greek word meaning 'bear'. This is how you can remember that Polar Bears are found in the Arctic and not that other icy region on the other side of the Earth.  The Polar Bear :  Ursus maritimus Description :  The Polar Bear is the largest surviving species of bear in the world. Males typically grow to around 1500 pounds at adulthood and females typically reach 500 pounds. Polar Bears are distinguishable from other bears because of the bright white appearance of their fur. However, Polar Bears also differ from other bear species because of their longer skulls and noses and smaller ears and tails. These elongated features make the Polar Bear a powerful swimmer. A Polar Bear also has smaller, stockier claws that are better disposed to grip ice and large prey.  Habitat :  Polar Bears live in the coastlines and sea ice of the Arctic. The Arctic ice is the ideal place for Polar Bears to hunt for seals. They typically spend 5-6 mo...

  When I look up 'Ermine', the first results that pop up are ermine furs and coats. This is giving me flashbacks of my Amazon post The Ermine :  Mustela erminea Description :  Also known as a Stoat, the Ermine is a kind of weasel and is part of the  Mustelidae family . Measuring around 7-12 inches long, the Ermine's physical characteristics include a long tail, dark eyes, a small triangular nose, an elongated neck, and round ears. In the warmer months of summer, the Ermine is brown with a white belly. In the winter, the Ermine blends into its new surroundings by utilizing a white fur coat. In all seasons, the Ermine's tail is tipped with black. Habitat :  Ermines live in many different areas, but all of them generally have cold climates. Ermines live in habitats ranging from mountains to moors to woodlands. Many of these areas have crevices and nooks where the Ermines can establish dens. Ermine distribution is as varied as their habitats; the...