A nonfiction book describes a cold snowy environment and the animals that lives there. Which variation of traits would be helpful for an animal living in this environment environment?
Some traits that would be helpful for an animal living in a cold snowy environment include:
1. Thick fur or feathers for insulation against the cold.
2. A layer of fat under the skin for extra insulation and energy storage.
3. Wide, padded feet for walking on snow and ice.
4. Camouflage that blends in with the snowy landscape to avoid predators.
5. The ability to hibernate or go into a state of torpor to conserve energy during times of scarcity.
6. Adaptations for finding and storing food in a snow-covered environment, such as digging for buried plants or hunting animals that are also adapted to the cold.