DICTATION SHEETS THE IVORY GULL NUKSHUKS The ivory gull makes its nest in places that are An inukshuk is a pile of stones arranged in the almost impossible to access. Actually, it’s one shape of a human figure. This type of statue was of the rarest and most difficult birds to spot built by Aboriginal peoples in the Arctic. It served in the Arctic. In winter, it feeds on seal carcasses various functions: as a landmark, to mark a food left behind by polar bears. cache or to assist in the hunt for caribou. Some inukshuks date back over a thousand years. THE REDTHROATED LOON The red-throated loon cannot walk properly on THE SNOWY OWL land because its legs are set so far back on its The snowy owl’s white plumage blends in well with body. However, its legs are perfect for swimming the white Arctic snow—this makes it easy for the and diving. snowy owl to watch its prey without being seen. SNOW GOGGLES THE MUSKOX Snow goggles are made with antlers, ivory, The male muskox seduces the female by doing bone or wood. The Inuit wore them to avoid everything he can to please her. He gives her little being blinded by the intense reflection of friendly nudges, by resting his chin on her back the sun off the white snow. and tapping her with his foreleg. To determine which of the herd will become the dominant bull, muskoxen engage in bellowing challenges and fight each other, sometimes repeatedly. DANCING CAPS The Inuit’s dancing caps were worn during traditional dances and celebrations. This type of hat was made from caribou and seal skin, or from an Arctic hare’s fur. At the tip of the cap is the beak of a yellow-billed loon..