Umingmalik facts for kids
 Umingmalik
Location in Nunavut
Umingmalik
Location in Canada
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| Geography | |
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| Location | M'Clintock Channel |
| Coordinates | 70°34′35″N 100°24′46″W / 70.57639°N 100.41278°W |
| Archipelago | Arctic Archipelago |
| Area | 220 km2 (85 sq mi) |
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| Territory | Nunavut |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Umingmalik is an island in Nunavut, Canada. It used to be called Gateshead Island. This island is found in the Kitikmeot Region. It is located in a body of water known as M'Clintock Channel. Umingmalik is about 220 square kilometers in size. It is a very important place for polar bears. They often use it as a denning area. This means it's where mother polar bears have their cubs.
Where is Umingmalik Island?
Umingmalik Island is part of the Arctic Archipelago. This is a large group of islands in northern Canada. The island is in the territory of Nunavut. Nunavut is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. The island is uninhabited, meaning no people live there permanently.
Wildlife on Umingmalik Island
Umingmalik Island is known for its polar bears. These large predators depend on the Arctic ice. They use the island for important parts of their life cycle. Female polar bears dig dens in the snow. They give birth to their cubs there. The cubs stay safe and warm in these dens. They grow strong before coming out in the spring. This makes Umingmalik a vital habitat for polar bear reproduction.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Gateshead para niños
