Arctic Animals
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The Arctic is the area around the north pole. It is one of the coldest and iciest habitats. Here is how animals survive there.
Walruses have blubber.
(Above) Blubber is a layer of fat. It keeps walruses warm.
Reindeer have wide hooves.
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Their hooves spread when walking. This helps reindeer walk in the snow.
Arctic foxes have great hearing.
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They can hear their prey under the snow.
Polar bears have special fur.
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It repels water. This keeps the bears dry and warm.