One of my favorite animals is the Arctic fox. Over time, its thick fur has adapted to provide insulation in extreme cold, while its white coat offers camouflage against the snow. The fox has also developed a compact body shape to retain heat and bushy tails for balance and protection from blizzards. In the future, as climate change alters its habitat and diminishes sea ice, the Arctic fox may need to adapt by changing its diet to include more scavenging or by developing altered fur color patterns to blend in with a changing landscape. Additionally, it may migrate further north to seek suitable habitats as temperatures rise.
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)
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