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ποΈ Wrangel Island is located in the Arctic Ocean and is part of Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
π It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it important for global conservation efforts.
πΊοΈ The island is roughly 7,600 square kilometers, about the size of New Jersey!
π»ββοΈ Wrangel Island is often called the 'Polar Bear Island' because of its thriving polar bear population.
π₯Ά It experiences extremely cold temperatures, often dropping to -30 degrees Celsius or lower in winter.
π The island was named after Russian explorer Ferdinand von Wrangel, who visited in 1823.
𦣠Prehistoric animals like woolly mammoths once roamed Wrangel Island!
πΏ Over 200 types of plants, including mosses and lichens, can be found on the island.
π¬ Scientists study Wrangel Island to understand the impacts of climate change on wildlife and ecosystems.
β€οΈ The local Chukchi people have lived near Wrangel Island for thousands of years, sharing their cultural heritage.
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