Chen: Animal Adaptations for Specific Environments

Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
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The Bactrian Camel has many specific adaptations to the desert environment. An example is that it has a thick, shaggy coat that protects it from the cold in the winter. The coat falls away as seasons change and temperatures rise to allow the camel to keep cool in the summer.

Saddle Billed Stork
Ephippiorychus senegalensis
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The Saddle Billed Stork has many adaptations to the environment. A physical adaptation is that it has a pointy and thin beak. This is used in jabbing for fish in shallow waters, which is very beneficial for the bird.