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How do animals survive an Arctic winter?
They adapt by having thick fur and they also have allot of fat under they're skin to keep them warm
What is used for insulation and buoyancy in marine arctic animals?
Marine arctic animals use their fat stores for buoyancy and insulation. The fat is made into a specialized form called blubber.
Why do animals eat food with fat before the winter?
Their bodies will live off their body fat as they ‘sleep’ through winter. The animal will use up the body fat it stores and not lose any muscle. This causes the animal to come out of hibernation thinner but still as strong as it was in the fall.
Why are there only large mammals in the cold Arctic or in Antarctica and not small animals?
the biggest animal is the elephant, Africa... but there are big animals in the cold because of the fat, it's need to stay warm. but the arctic fox is a small animal just to tell you.
What are some ways Arctic animals adapt to tundra?
Some animals keep exessive fat, some have lots of fur.
What do must do before they hibernate?
Animals must store their food before thy hibernate because the need to keep body fat for the winter.
Do you need more fat during the winter?
no
What kind offat helps protect arctic animals?
Most animals use their fat that they gain from eating in order to keep warm.
Why do animals which hibernate eat a lot in the autumn?
Because they need to store up fat to be able to sleep all through winter. So they don't starve, as they're not going to eat for all of Winter.
What are 3 arctic animals that have blubber besides a polar bear?
Three arctic animals that have blubber besides a polar bear are seals, walruses, and whales. Blubber is a thick layer of fat that helps these animals insulate their bodies and stay warm in the cold Arctic waters.
What percent of fat do animals need in their ration?
Not all animals should have fat in their diets (especially herbivores)
Arctic animals can protect themselves from cold weather with?
Arctic animals can protect themselves from cold weather with thick layers of fat or blubber to provide insulation, dense fur or feathers to trap heat, and specialized adaptations like smaller extremities to reduce heat loss. Some animals also huddle together in groups to share body heat and stay warm.
