Snow geese are migrant birds, flying as far south as Texas and Mexico during winter, and returning to nest on the Arctic tundra each spring. During the breeding season these geese break up into monogamous pairs, with both parents taking responsibility for rearing the young. Snow geese have a number of predators, and young chicks are particularly vulnerable, but research has shown that geese who choose to nest alongside snowy owls, gain a level of protection from their powerful neighbours.

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