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•  They have a special nasal passage that prevents the loss of heat during exhalation.

                   •  The Penguins often huddle together so that they can stay warm.



                   C.  SEAL
                   •  Seals have sensitive whiskers that can sense slight changes in water current. They

                       also help them to catch their food.

                   •  Seals have streamlined bodies that help them to swim without resistance.
                   •  They have fur to keep them warm. The fur also acts like a water- resistant layer.



                   D.  SIBERIAN CRANE
                                                                DO YOU KNOW!
                   •  They undergo a process of moulting or
                                                                Siberian cranes are born with beautiful
                       shedding of feathers after their wear    blue eyes but after about 6 months, they
                                                                change to a light-yellow colour.
                       and tear once or twice a year.
                   •  They fly in groups to avoid predators.




               MIGRATION-

                   •  Seasonal movement of animals and birds from one region to another.



               Animals and birds migrate for the following reasons-
                   •  To find food

                   •  To escape the harsh climatic conditions. For example- Migratory birds migrate in

                       order to escape from extreme cold during winter season.
                   •  To breed.
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