Kugong Island facts for kids
 Kugong Island
Location in Nunavut
Kugong Island
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Hudson Bay |
| Coordinates | 56°20′N 079°50′W / 56.333°N 79.833°W |
| Archipelago | Belcher Islands Canadian Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 321 km2 (124 sq mi) |
| Length | 54 km (33.6 mi) |
| Coastline | 184 km (114.3 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Nunavut |
| Region | Qikiqtaaluk |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Source: Sea Islands at Atlas of Canada | |
Kugong Island is a quiet, uninhabited island located in Nunavut, Canada. It sits in the large Hudson Bay and is the most western island in the Belcher Islands group.
Kugong Island is one of the four main islands that make up the Belcher Islands. The other three large islands are Flaherty Island, Innetalling Island, and Tukarak Island. Kugong Island is separated from Flaherty Island by a body of water called the Churchill Sound. This island covers an area of 321 square kilometers (about 124 square miles). It is about 54 kilometers (34 miles) long and has a coastline of 184 kilometers (114 miles).
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Wildlife on Kugong Island
Even though no people live on Kugong Island, it is home to some interesting animals. The most common animal found here is the Arctic hare.
Arctic Hare Life Cycle
Arctic hares are well-adapted to the cold environment of the Arctic. They have thick fur that changes color with the seasons. In winter, their fur is white to help them blend in with the snow. In summer, it turns brownish-gray.
- Arctic hares are usually solitary animals, meaning they live alone.
- They are herbivores, which means they eat plants. Their diet includes woody plants, mosses, and lichens.
- These hares are known for their speed and can run very fast to escape predators like Arctic foxes and polar bears.
- Female Arctic hares usually give birth to one litter of young each year. A litter can have between two and eight leverets (baby hares).
- The young are born in a shallow nest and are able to move around soon after birth.
Location and Geography
Kugong Island is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a huge group of islands in northern Canada. The island's location in Hudson Bay means it experiences very cold winters and cool summers. The landscape is typical of the Arctic, with tundra vegetation and rocky shores.
The Belcher Islands
The Belcher Islands are an archipelago, which is a group of islands. They are located in the southeastern part of Hudson Bay. The islands are known for their unique geology and are home to various wildlife.
- The Belcher Islands are named after Sir Edward Belcher, a British naval officer.
- The islands are mostly made up of ancient rocks.
- While Kugong Island is uninhabited, some of the other Belcher Islands do have small communities, mainly of Inuit people.
See also
- Isla Kugong para niños (Kugong Island for kids in Spanish)
