Adaptations of a Polar Bear

Large paws help them distribute

their weight on evenly when
walking on snow and ice so they
don’t sink.

Polar bears have two

Their fur is transparent layers of fur and a thick
so it reflects visible light, layer of body fat to keep
making it appear white. This them warm.
provides camouflage in the
snow so they can sneak up
on their prey. Black skin absorbs
heat energy to keep
them warm..
Small bumps on their
footpads, called papillae, Long, thick claws help them kill
help them grip the ice. and eat their prey..

They tend to move slowly so Being strong swimmers allows them to travel
they don’t overheat. between icebergs and catch prey.
 Adaptations of a Camel Nostrils can be closed to
prevent sand entering
the nose.

Their long legs and large hump They can consume up to 46

give camels a large surface area litres of water in one sitting,
to volume ratio, allowing more making the most of scarce
heat to be released from supplies when travelling.
their bodies.

Large, flat feet distribute

Fat stored in their humps
weight on soft sand.
allows camels to go a long
time without food.
Camels have thick, rubbery
Two rows of eyelashes keep lips to allow them to eat
sand out of their eyes. prickly desert plants such
as cacti.

Camels can run up to 40mph in a sprint,

Thick fur on the top of their bodies
or maintain 25mph for up to an hour –
provides protection from the sun. Thin
great for covering long distances in
fur elsewhere allows heat to be released
the desert.
into the surroundings.
 Adaptations of a Spider Monkey

Living in tree canopies They have sharp nails that

keeps them away from allow them to peel away
predators on the ground. bark to find sap to sustain
This is also where the themselves if food is in
largest fruits and most short supply.
nutritious leaves can
be found.
Brown, grey or red fur acts as
camouflage in their
woody environment.
Their long, strong tail acts
as an extra limb, allowing
them to climb, hang and
Quick movements and ability
swing between trees easily.
to work as a team enable
them to evade attackers.

Spider monkeys ‘chatter’

to warn each other about Having a slow reproduction rate – up to five
predators. The chattering years between births – means the young
also helps with bonding. are well-protected and educated to fend
for themselves.
 Adaptations of a Snow Leopard

Small pupils aid sight and reduce An enlarged nasal cavity

glare in bright conditions, allows them to take in more
allowing the snow leopard to oxygen. This means they
hunt easily. can survive in high altitude
conditions where oxygen
levels are low.
A thick coat helps keep snow
leopards warm in their
alpine habitat. Snow leopards have a long,
furry tail that can be coiled up
for warmth.
Shortened limbs and ears give
the snow leopard a smaller
surface area to volume ratio, They can eat an animal three
reducing the potential for times their size, meaning that
heat loss. one meal can last for
several days.

Their long tail, used for balance, can

also store fat for use when food Thick fur on soles of their feet to aid
is scarce. walking in cold conditions.