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Arctic terns fly enormous distances across the globe

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Refusing to ever experience a mild chill, these overachieving birds chase endless daylight. They travel from the top of the world to the bottom endlessly, spending their entire lives constantly fleeing the dark.

Arctic terns fly enormous distances across the globe
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