I WONDER - Can Animals Live In Polar Regions?

The polar regions, despite their extreme cold, host a variety of unique wildlife adapted to harsh conditions. In the Arctic, species like polar bears, Arctic foxes, walruses, and seals have developed special adaptations to survive. The Antarctic is home to emperor penguins, Adelie penguins, and leopard seals, each with unique survival strategies. Both regions support diverse marine ecosystems, including various species of whales, fish, and other marine life adapted to cold waters.

Which adaptation helps polar bears survive in the Arctic?

• Huddling together

• Pebble nests

• Color-changing fur

• Thick fur and blubber

What unique feature do Arctic foxes have to adapt to seasonal changes?

• Color-changing fur

• Huddling behavior

• Thick blubber

• Pebble nests

How do emperor penguins keep warm in the Antarctic?

• Color-changing fur

• Building pebble nests

• Huddling together

• Thick blubber

Which animal is considered a top predator in the Antarctic?

• Arctic fox

• Leopard seal

• Walrus

• Emperor penguin

What type of ecosystems are supported by both the Arctic and Antarctic regions?

• Forest ecosystems

• Marine ecosystems

• Tropical ecosystems

• Desert ecosystems