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Barnacle Geese frequently build their nests high on mountain cliffs ; away from predators ( primarily Arctic Foxes and Polar Bears ) but also away from food.
Unable to fly, the three day old goslings jump off the cliff and fall ; their small size, feathery down, and very light weight helps to protect some of them from serious injury when they hit the rocks below, but many die from the impact.
Arctic foxes are attracted by the noise made by the parent geese during this time and capture many dead or injured goslings.
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