Tell one way that walruses use their tusks to survive in the arctic.
They pull themselves out of the water and move around on the ice. They break holes in the ice. They fight off other animals.
How does a walrus move around on land?
A walrus uses its flippers or its tusks to move on the land.
What is blubber? How does it help walruses survive in the arctic?
Blubber is a kind of fat. It keeps walruses warm.
How do a walrus's whiskers help it survive in the arctic?
The whiskers help them feel around to find food in the dark water.
How does a polar bear's oil fur help it stay warm?
The oily fur keeps water off the polar bear's skin, so the skin stays dry.
How does having a small tail and small ears help a polar bear survive?
Not much heat can escape from small ears and small tails (less compared to large ears or tails)
How do polar bear paws keep a polar bear from cracking the ice?
Polar bear paws are large so the weight gets spread out.
How does musk oven hair help them survive?
A long coat of hair keeps musk oxen warm in the arctic cold.
How do musk oxen hooves help them survive?
A musk ox cannot feel the cold ice because it has thick hooves.
How do caribou antlers help them survive?
The antlers help caribou to fight off other animals and find food.
How does a caribou's nose help it survive?
Their nose warms the air so the caribou doesn't take cold air into its lungs.
