Friday, August 3, 2012

Arsenault: Animal Adaptation for specific environment

Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
42° 3' N / 71° 34' W
This animal has webbed toes and hoof-like claws to help swim and stop them from sinking into mud. All of their facial features (eyes, ears, nose) are on top of their face to see when swimming.
 

Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
42° 3' N / 71° 34' W
This animal has a large amount of fat storage in it's humps to allow it to survive in the desert for days. It can also drink very quickly and store it for later.
 

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