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PROTECTION FROM EXTREME WEATHER

Animals that live in extreme weather have specific characteristics on
parts of their bodies and specific behaviours to protect themselves. How
do the animals in the polar regions protect themselves from extremely

cold weather? Observe the situation below.

The thick fur of a polar bear traps its body heat to keep
warm. Polar bears also hibernate to reduce movement
and prevent themselves from losing energy.

SCIENCE INFO

Hibernation is a condition
where certain animals
become inactive and sleep
polar bears throughout winter.

The short and densed
feathers make the
penguins waterproof.
These densed feathers also
serve as a thermal insulator
to maintain their body
temperature.

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