Monday, June 3, 2013

Animals in very cold or snowy regions

The snow leopard which lives in the snowy mountains of the Himalayas has a thick white coat of hair in their body. The fur not only protects them from the severe cold, but the white color also makes them less visible against the white background. This helps them to approach their food without being noticed.

Animals like seals, walruses and penguins have a thick layer of fat called blubber which keeps their body warm in the cold freezing conditions.

Most birds survive to winter by going to warmer places. This is called migrations. They return to their original homes when the winter is over.

Frogs, snakes, lizards and many insects survive the winter by going into a long period of rest. They don't eat or drink during this period. They keep lying in a safe place like a cave, hole or burrow to save energy. This period of winter sleep is called hibernation

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