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Midnight Sun

Adapting to long summer days at high latitudes.

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Posted: July 15, 2008

During the summer months above the Arctic Circle, the sun may stay above the horizon for up to weeks or months. Wildlife at these latitudes adapt to the absence of night.

Video Posted: July 15, 2008

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