Question

Mention briefly how the following animals make adaptations to survive in extremely cold climates:

(a) Polar bear
(b) Arctic fox

Answer 1

The following adaptations are made by these animals to survive in cold climates

• Polar bears have blubber, a thick layer of fat under their skin to keep them warm. Their white fur provides insulation against cold and helps to hide from their prey to be able to hunt on land and in water. Female polar bears hibernate in the den during worst winter and cubs are also born there.
• Arctic foxes have large furry paws that act as snow shoes that help them to move easily in the snow. Their furry and ears help to protect from cold.