Animals That Can Survive In Extreme Cold
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29 May 2024
A lot of people cannot stand the cold but several animals are built in a way to survive freezing temperatures
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These animals have developed death-defying adaptations to survive the frigid winter months at extreme latitudes
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They suspend life activities to go into profound hibernation, either by filling their bodies with cryoprotectant substances or freezing themselves
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Here are five animals that can survive the extreme temperature
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Arctic fox's thick coat provides insulation. The white fur serves as a camouflage in the winter to help them stay hidden from their prey
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Polar bears have short ears, a thick covering of fur, and a layer of insulating fat that covers 10 centimetres to help them maintain heat
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Emperor penguins can stay underwater thanks to their heavy bones. Their feathers are waterproof, and their wings resemble flippers
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Musk Ox has two layers of fur, a short layer and a layer is long. This traps the heat and protects it from extreme weather
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Reindeers have extra-insulating hollow fur covering their entire body, from the tips of their noses to the bottoms of their feet
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