Question

In order to survive, animals need to adapt to their environment over many generations. Think about your favorite animal, its physical features, and its environmental challenges. Without doing any outside research, in 3-5 sentences, try to: a) describe what features have likely had to adapt to its environment over time, and b) hypothesize what ways it might have to adapt to environmental changes in the future.(4 points)

Answer 1

My favorite animal is the polar bear, which has likely adapted to its arctic environment with thick fur and a layer of blubber for insulation, large paws for walking on snow and ice, and a keen sense of smell for hunting prey. In the future, polar bears may have to adapt to environmental changes such as melting sea ice by potentially changing their diet, behavior, or migratory patterns to survive in a changing landscape. They may also need to find new ways to cope with increasing human interactions and potential competition for resources.