Book 18, Question 65
Why Does the Arctic Tern Fly From Pole to Pole?
The Arctic tern flies from pole to pole to enjoy two summers every year! It nests in the Arctic summer, then flies south to the Antarctic summer. It follows the sunshine and the food.
More fun facts
- The Arctic tern makes the longest migration of any animal.
- It flies between the Arctic summer and the Antarctic summer.
- That adds up to about 44,000 miles a year.
- Scientists tracked terns with tiny devices weighing just 1.4 grams.
- Arctic terns breed in Arctic and subarctic coasts and tundra.
Sources: National Geographic, National Geographic, BBC
Questions kids ask
How far does an Arctic tern fly each year?
About 44,000 miles, the longest migration of any animal.