Arctic Adaptations
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Climate change
- Natural history
All marine mammals have incredible adaptations for their environment, but what about the animals that experience extreme cold all year round? Learn about some unique arctic marine mammals and what adaptations allow them to live in one of the world’s harshest environments. Use the answer key after you complete it to see how you matched up.
natural history
Upper elementary
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