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1
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Physical adaptations for improved winter mobility?

A

Long legs and large feet

2
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Example of a moose’s physical adaptation for winter mobility?

A

long legs that can pivot in special ways.

3
Q

A Snowshoe hare’s physical adaptation for winter mobility?

A

big feet with large surface area. hind feet larger than front.

4
Q

Ruffled Grouse physical adaptation for winter mobility?

A

Grow scales on their feet to increase feet surface area every year.

5
Q

Ptarmigan’s physical adaptation for winter mobility?

A

Dense feathers around toes.

6
Q

Give examples of behavioural adaptations for snow mobility.

A
  1. Small mammals travel through subnivean space.
  2. Large animals following in each others footsteps
  3. Otters sliding on their bellies