Structures and Functions of Arctic Animals

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What is the main purpose of a polar bear's thick fur?

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To keep them warm in cold Arctic temperatures.

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What color is a polar bear's skin underneath its fur?

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Black skin to absorb the light and heat.

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What do reindeer primarily eat?

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Lichen.

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What are wolverines known for?

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They are powerful hunters with strong jaws and teeth.

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Why do most Arctic animals have multi-layered fur?

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It keeps them warm, helps them stay buoyant, and changes colors for camouflage.

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What adaptation helps polar bears swim in cold water?

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Their thick layer of blubber.

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How do Arctic animals stay warm in freezing temperatures?

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They have thick fur and fat layers.

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What is the primary habitat of polar bears?

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The Arctic region, primarily on sea ice.

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What is lichen?

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A type of plant that reindeer eat, made of fungi and algae.

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What is a unique feature of a polar bear's fur?

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It appears white but is actually transparent and hollow.