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At first, this seems like a strange and dangerous place to raise their young. But these towering cliffs serve an important purpose. On the ground below roam predators like Arctic foxes, constantly searching for eggs and vulnerable chicks. By nesting high on the cliffs, the geese keep their eggs saf…

At first, this seems like a strange and dangerous place to raise their young. But these towering cliffs serve an important purpose. On the ground below roam predators like Arctic foxes, constantly searching for eggs and vulnerable chicks. By nesting high on the cliffs, the geese keep their eggs safely out of reach. For weeks, the mother goose carefully warms her eggs while the father stands guard nearby. Together they protect the nest from danger, waiting patiently for the next generation to ar