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There are no reptiles in the polar regions it is too cold for them as they are cold blooded.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause they are cold-blooded. Most reptile species need the sun to keep them warm, and temperatures in the Polar regions are very cold and dry.
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Umi.
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because they get too cold
Where do penguins naturally come from?
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Can penguins live in the same place with polar bears?
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Do only penguins live in igloos?
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What do penguins and polar bears have in common?
Both polar bears (which live in the Arctic) and emperor penguins (which live in the Antarctic) are adapted to living in arctic climates. They both depend upon the presence of polar ice shelves.
What continent are reptiles from?
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What climate regions are found in Antarctica?
Polar climate regions.
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Were there dinosaurs in the polar regions?
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What animals can be found in the polar ice regions?
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In what regions of the world is the polar bear found?
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why are polar regions colder then tropical?
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Why do rabbits from polar regions have white fur?
It helps them blend in with the snow in winter time, so they won't be found by predators.
The coldest climates on earth are found at the polar regions because?
the sun is not as warm there
A treeless plain found in polar regions and at the tops of mountains?
The answer is Alpine Tundra
