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Birds | Animal Fact Files

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover a brief look at how birds differ from other animals in the animal kingdom. You can learn more on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles/ --- We always do what we can to be as accurate as possible

Long-distance record in bird flight

Bar-tailed godwits set a long-distance record among migratory birds. These rare and globally endangered birds travel in small groups almost around the whole world. Author: ZDF/Terra X/SPIEGEL TV/Christopher Gerisch, Kay Siering/ Oliver Gurr, Jürgen Heck, Jürgen Staiger/Hauke Ketelsen/Richard Sako,

The Arctic Circle

Like a magical border, the Arctic Circle stretches around the world along the 66th parallel, spanning very different countries and regions. The vast region inside the Arctic Circle is also a true treasury of raw materials. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Spiegel TV Media/R.Hillmann/R.Marel/C.Gerisch/A.Kindler/

Earth's Cryosphere: The Arctic

This video segment adapted from NASA uses satellite imagery to provide an overview of the cryosphere in the northern hemisphere, including the Arctic. Investigate the cryosphere's role in North America, the extent of permafrost in the northern hemisphere, and how the polar regions play a role in reg

Sea depths in the Arctic Circle

Near Greenland, scientists used radar data to discover an 800-meter-deep gorge beneath an ice sheet, and near Alaska, salt water plunges to depths of up to 4,000 meters. The largest "waterfall" on earth. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Spiegel TV Media/R. Hillmann/R. Marel/C. Gerisch/A. Kindler/Maximilian Mohr

The Mudflats: Pit Stop for Migratory Birds

About 50 billion migratory birds are on the move in spring and autumn to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. Along the East Atlantic bird migration, the food-rich Wadden Sea in the North Sea plays a crucial role. Author: 3sat/NANO/Logo (Marco Polo Film AG)/S. van Iersel, T. Visser, A. Scheur