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ARCTIC HARE

Emily Hagenmayer

ADAPTATIONS
born open-eyed and furred --> leave nest
sooner.

Long claws --> dig through the snow to find


food.

huge feet --> help to stay on top of snow. small ears --> lose less body heat. huddle together --> preserve body
temperature.

Bone structure --> can stand and jump on


hind legs.

long legs --> fast runners (60 kmh). have brown fur in summertime --> help to
blend in.

short thick undercoat protected by a longer


top coat in wintertime.

EFFECTED BY GLOBAL WARMING


Live in places with Ice. their natural enemies are in danger, eg.
arctic fox, arctic luxe,...

ICUN labelled them as least concerned

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