The Unsung Heroes of the Arctic - Ep. 3 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze

Polar bears dominate the Arctic animal headlines; it’s hard for anything to escape their shadow. In this episode we meet an unexpected array of smaller species that each have their own peculiar but no less entertaining strategies for surviving in this brutal environment. The tiny arctic fox might look cute, but it’s actually a killing machine. The arctic hare may be fluffy and have comical ears, but it’s both a master of camouflage and one of the fastest animals here. The snowy owl has sacrificed speed for a mightier secret weapon: silence. We find a lemming (a tiny brown rodent) running around in a blizzard, a big mistake when silent assassins are flying overhead. Although these unsung heroes are some of the few who’ve perfectly adapted to this place, the environment is changing fast. Warming temperatures are allowing enemies to move north, encroaching on these Arctic specialists.

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The Unsung Heroes of the Arctic - Ep. 3 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze

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[NatGeo]

Though polar bears and seals are the most iconic mascots of the Arctic, there are many animals in this brutal environment worthy of attention. Which Arctic animal is your favorite?

[k.k.]

I’ve never seen someone have such a positive outlook while straight up trying not to freeze to death

[foxfox]

I just love seeing a person who loves his job so much

[catboxcleaner]

Bertie Gregory’s enthusiasm, narration, and stunning visuals are a treat. Thank you, nature, Bertie Gregory, and National Geographic team.

[DBK_xSynthroid_v]

"They have a pretty extraordinary hunting strategy"
Fox: *jumps*

Me: That's cute af

Edit: I never thought I would get so many likes. Thanks to the artic foxxo

[RheyF]

Appreciate the efforts of cameraman just to let see

[frey]

He loves his job so much that his smile never left his face even it's freezing!

[jacksontech]

i didnt even know there are snow chickens in this world! Thank you Nat Geo!

[chigga]

0:32 “Master of camouflage” Literally the first thing I see is a bunny on the left side just chilling

[lucygirl]

This is just incredible: Bertie and his wonderful personality and narration. The camera crew. The animals. The photography. I am SO glad I subscribed and I look forward to more!

[sukumarvarma]

The real unsung heroes are the members of the camera crew.

[carmcam]

8:42, i feel sad for the arctic fox, their territories are getting smaller.

[ShiElieYamashita]

Little bundles of fluff with their little smiley faces.

[capicuaaa]

SO sad that climate change is having such a horrific impact on such beautiful creatures and land... The artic fox is now suffering from encroachment by the red fox because of it. :(

[glynmedallo]

3:51 fox was saying, _"see i got it."_
Then walks away.

[Ruriiiiiii]

8:34 It's over Anakin, I have the High Ground..

[siddm]

that shot of zooming in from bear to owl was fabulous

[shuyinkim]

I wanted to cry out so much, because we human, are destroying all of this. Jan 2019

[tyrranicalt-rad]

NATGEO uploads about the Artic are the only thing keeping me cool this summer.

[moon-berg]

0:22 II'M NOT CUTE! I'M A KILLING MACHINE!

fox jumps cutely in the background