Question

investigate and discuss tbe behavioural and physiological adaptations of the polar bears that make polar bears successful in the environment that it lives in. pay particular attention to the features characteristic to your species of choice

Answer 1

The adaptations which makes the polar bears successful in the environment that they live in are listed below:-

BEHAVIOURAL ADAPTATIONS

• Polar bears are solitary animals and spend most of their lives alone.
• Polar bears use the body fat during hibernation and can also use it during conditions of food scarcity.
• Polar bears exhibit some type of aggression to protect their cubs or food and to compete for females.
• The mode of communication is typically vocalization and sign language.
• Their cubs are born in den, protected from harsh weather outside. Therefore, they're healthy and have better survival chances.

PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATIONS

• Polar bear's body possess fur and thick fat that keeps them warm in cold weather and enables them to swim in cold water.
• Presence of large claws and strong teeth to tear the skin and meat of their prey.
• They have a strong sense of smell that helps them find food easily.
• They save energy by hibernating during the winter season and use the stored body fat as a source of energy during hibernation.
• The fur is white in color that helps them to camouflage with the surroundings. This keeps them protected from the predators.

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