Arctic Ecotourism
The Arctic is an increasingly popular eco-destination located in pristine conditions not found anywhere else on Earth. Adventurous travelers are much more intrigued by seeing wildlife like whales, birds, seals and arctic land mammals than in hunting them for sport.
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Arctic Mammals
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Polar Bears are popular in the Arctic The worlds largest predator, the polar bear, is a very popular attraction in Arctic eco-tourism. Mammals seen in the ocean are species of whales, sea otters, seal and walrus. Land mammals likely to be seen are lemming, musk ox, caribou, Arctic fox and reindeer.
Arctic Birds
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Arctic snowy owl Eco-tourism to the Arctic is a treasure to the birdwatcher. The Arctic is home to snowy owls, ptarmigans, peregrine falcons, puffins, bald eagle and albatross. The gyrfalcon can best be found in the Arctic. Arctic terns nest only in the Arctic.
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Why Arctic Eco-tourism
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Active arctic travelers hike, camp and raft Many wilderness tourists still hunt and fish but many now come for non-consumptive goals. Arctic eco-tourists view and photograph wildlife not to be seen elsewhere. Others enjoy hiking, camping and rafting. Many enjoy learning about local cultures like the Inuit people.
Arctic Safety
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Acquire and wear the correct clothing Arctic travel should be with experienced tours. Where polar bear warnings are posted observe them without fail. The environment is brutal even in summer. Communicate with tour companies to acquire correct clothing. If you are unsure ask, then follow instructions.
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- Photo Credit Arctic Boat image by Bartez from Fotolia.com cute polar bear image by Matthew Antonino from Fotolia.com snowy owl image by Tom Curtis from Fotolia.com tourist in khibiny image by Alexander Maksimov from Fotolia.com snow baby image by Lori Boggetti from Fotolia.com
