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What does it mean to camouflage?
To blend into your environment
What do Arctic hares and Arctic foxes have in common?
The color of their fur changes during the winter to white
Why might an animal migrate during the winter?
1. Their food supply is low during the winter
2. Their bodies cannot handle the cold temperatures
Why don't most reptiles get ready for the winter?
They live in warmer climates
What are 3 ways animals can adapt during the winter?
Camouflage, store food, change diet, blubber, huddle, etc
Do animals near us (Princeton, NJ) need to adapt during the winter?
Yes.
How do seals and walruses stay warm during the winter?
Blubber
Where is the Arctic located?
The North Pole
What does torpor mean?
The Arctic Tern migrates from the _____________ to the _________________ each year.
North Pole, South Pole
Why are bears not considered true hibernating animals?
They go into a state of inactivity called torpor
How might animals prepare themselves for migration?
1. Extra Exercise
2. Eating extra food
How do penguins adapt during the winter?
They huddle
How do bees survive the winter?
All the working bees die. The queen bee hibernates.
How do squirrels get ready for the winter?
They store food by collecting seeds and nuts and hiding them.
What happens to animals' bodies when they are hibernating?
Their heart rate decreases and their breathing slows.