Book 18, Question 38
What Do Animals Do During the Long Polar Night?
During the long polar night, animals do different things! Some leave, some sleep deeply, and some stay active. Each plan helps them survive.
More fun facts
- Arctic krill, small shrimplike animals, keep their daily habits even in the polar night.
- Krill are an important food for many sea animals.
- During the polar night, small cod stay near the surface.
- Larger cod dive deep to avoid hungry seals.
- Scientists found a busy all-night undersea party in the dark Arctic winter.
Sources: Scientific American, Science News Explores
Questions kids ask
How do cod stay safe in the polar night?
Larger cod dive deep to avoid hungry seals, while small cod stay near the surface.