Which of These Is Not an Adaptation of Animals Living

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not an adaptation of animals living in the arctic tundra?

• A)Small mouse-like lemmings make tunnels and burrows under the snow or ground.
• B)The musk ox grows a thick coat to conserve heat.
• C)The chicken-like ptarmigan burrows in the snow during the storms.
• D)Polar bears change their fur coat color from white to brown (with the seasons).
• E)Caribou and reindeer migrate to and from the tundra.

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