How the snowy owl survives the High Arctic's extreme seasonal shifts
In short: Witness the intimate struggle of a pair of snowy owls breeding 300 miles inside the Arctic Circle. This documentary explores how these unique predators endure months of constant sunshine and twilight.
The film follows a pair of snowy owls as they attempt to raise five owlets amidst low lemming numbers on the tundra. The snowy owl possesses unique adaptations for hunting during half a year of twilight and half a year of daylight, unlike any other owl species facing such harsh environments.
The footage provides a look at the uncertain resources of the High Arctic and the difficult survival journey faced by the hatchlings.
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