In order to survive, animals need to adapt to their environment over many generations. Think about your favorite animal, its physical features, and its environmental challenges. Without doing any outside research, in 3-5 sentences, try to: a) describe what features have likely had to adapt to its environment over time, and b) hypothesize what ways it might have to adapt to environmental changes in the future.

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My favorite animal is the polar bear. Its physical features, such as its thick fur coat and layers of fat, have likely adapted over time to withstand the extreme cold temperatures of the Arctic. In the future, the polar bear may have to adapt to decreasing sea ice due to climate change by evolving to be more efficient hunters on land or finding alternative sources of food. Additionally, they may need to develop strategies for dealing with human interactions and pollution in their habitat.