Multimedia animations

In this section you will find several animations designed and produced by the International Polar Foundation on different topics linked to the polar regions, the way our planet's climate functions, climate change, biodiversity and energy.

Most of these animations are available as CD-ROMS in various languages. Please contact us for more information.

Biodiversity: Invasive Species

11.02.2008

This flash animation explains the interaction between climate warming and the invasion of new species. The first section explains how, by creating new climate conditions, climate change can provide a means for insect invasion into previously unaffected areas and help…
The biodiversity: relocation of species

22.01.2008

This animation shows that over the course of the Earth's climate's history, species have often had to move in order to benefit from the types of living conditions that suited them. It also demonstrates how, for various reasons, it is…
The biodiversity: introduction

13.01.2008

This animation focuses on the concept of "biodiversity" and its importance for human beings. It also draws attention to the various pressures that people place on the natural environment through pollution, growing urbanisation, the destruction of animal habitats, excessive use…
What is energy?

08.09.2006

Almost everything around us either produces or consumes energy. This energy may be contained in motion, as well as in stationary objects that release energy when they begin to move. The sun is the main source of energy for the…
Polar bears and penguins

06.08.2005

The animation looks at the distribution of two emblematic species, polar bears at the North Pole and penguins at the South Pole.
Polar flora and fauna

05.08.2005

The animation presents the polar fauna and flora in interactive play format. Nine animals are presented for the Arctic and twelve for the Antarctic.
The global water cycle

31.07.2005

This short animation explains the global water cycle, including an often forgotten component, which is ice.
Fresh water and ice on the Earth

30.07.2005

This animation presents the concepts of fresh and salt water, and links them with the global water cycle.
Ice caps or Inlandsis

28.07.2005

How ice caps are formed, in the Arctic and Antarctic, explained with a series of cross-sectional animations.
Katabatic winds

24.07.2005

An animation presenting the fierce Katabatic winds that blow out towards the sea.