Tundra Animals( common animals)

Some common animals are;Polar bears, Arctic fox, Weasel, Lemming,Arctic hare, Bow head,Belugas, Caribou, Musk oxen, Arctic wolf, Arctic ground squirrels, Snowy owl, Harp seals, and Walrus

3 Q&A

Q: What is the main adaptation?
A: The main adaptation is blubber and thick fur.

Q: Why do animals all animals in the tundra have white fur?
A: Not all animals have white fur year round, but the animals that do use it as year round camouflage against snow. 

Q: Do most animals in the Tundra travel in herds? 
A: Most large animals in the tundra travel in herds, packs, or families, but most smaller animals don't travel in herds.

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Adaptations 

-bijou ears
-strong legs for swimming and running
-thick layer of blubber (fat)
-thick layers of skin
​-camouflage 

Tundra Animal Adaptations

"Migration and hibernation are examples of behavioral adaptations used by animals in the Arctic tundra. The fact that many animals do not live year-round in the tundra means they leave or migrate for a length of time to warmer climates. Hibernation is a combination of behavioral and physical adaptations​."

Reasons why they have these adaptations

-reduce heat lose
-help catch pray
-insulation and store energy
-stay warm 

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See Some Examples of Common Tundra Animals