Question

Which of the following is not true for the animals living near the equator?

• A. They have very little hair
• B. They have thick skin
• C. They have thick furr
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

They have thick furr

• Equatorial regions are located in a band around the Equator and cover about 6% of the Earth's surface. They are often in lowland areas and have a climate that is hot and wet all year round.
• As the temperature is hot, the animals living near the equator have very little hair. Many tropical animals have sensitive hearing, sharp eyesight, thick skin and skin colour which helps them to camouflage by blending with the surroundings. This is to protect them from predators.

So, the correct answer is 'They have thick fur'.