arctic fox
pika
pikas have brown and black fur that is used to camouflage with rocks. Pika fur is thick to keep them warm in the winter. During the summer,they put on a much lighter coat of fur-however, the fur is still thick enough that a Pika might overheat if exposed to.
migrating. Their hooves are wide to assist supporting them on surfaces such as mud and snow, and wide hooves will also help the caribou to dig and swim. |
mountain goat
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Mountain goats have distinctive beards and long, warm coats to protect them from cold temperatures and biting mountain winds. Their white coats provide good camouflage on the snowy heights. During the more moderate summer season goats shed their coat.
lemming
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Lemmings are small short-tailed rodents. They look like fat furry hamsters. They have strong legs and claws for digging.their Thick fur helps to keep them warm.
snowy owl
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snowy owls have white coats for the winter so they can camouflage when they are looking for their prey. snowy owls have yellow eyes and very good vision. owls cannot move their eyes within their sockets like we can. in order to look around, they have to move their entire head, which has a range of movement of about 270°.
polar bear
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A thick layer of blubber that can be up to 11 inches, keeps the polar bear warm while swimming in cold water.
arctic hare
the claws on their front feet of the arctic hare are long. the strong claws are used for digging in hard-packed snow, their feet are thickly padded with fur.
musk ox
inner coat called qiviut which consists of wool. This is a special adaptation that helps the musk ox survive the freezing temperatures of the tundra. Males and females have horns that meet near the center of the skull. |
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