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Arctic Animals

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The Arctic is the area around the north pole. It is one of the coldest and iciest habitats. Here is how animals survive there.

Walruses have blubber.

(Above) Blubber is a layer of fat. It keeps walruses warm.

Reindeer have wide hooves.

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Their hooves spread when walking. This helps reindeer walk in the snow.

Arctic foxes have great hearing.

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They can hear their prey under the snow.

Polar bears have special fur.

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It repels water. This keeps the bears dry and warm.