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Polar Ice

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Penguins on ice. Caption: at more than three feet tall and as much as 80 pounds.

Provides an overview of Antarctica's icy habitat. Describes how the seasons affect temperature and daylight. Shows how animals in the water are adapted for the cold. Focuses on the emperor penguin and how it raises its young.

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Runtime: 10 minutes 28 seconds

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