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• The climate of the polar region is extremely cold throughout the year and it
receives heavy snow.

• Most common animals found in these regions are polar bears and penguins.
Other animals that can be found in polar areas are fishes, birds, oxen, musk,
reindeers, fox, whales and seals.

• They have adapted themselves so that they can survive easily in these
places.

• Examples of few animals which inhabit the polar region are Polar bear,
Penguin, Seal and Siberian crane.

1. Polar Bear- Found in arctic region.

• The white fur of the polar bear makes it easier for them to hide in the snow
(camouflaging) and therefore save them from predators.

• The thick white fur on them also helps to keep their body warm. The polar
bears often swim on warm days to keep themselves cool.

• The polar bear is a warm blooded animal. It can maintain its body temperature
even in severe cold climatic conditions due to a thick layer of fat present
under its skin called blubber. The blubber acts as an insulator.

• The paws of the polar bear are large and wide so that it can swim as well as
walk easily in the snow.

• The polar bear can swim underwater as well because it can keep its

nostrils closed for a long time.

• The strong sense of smell of polar bears makes it possible to locate its

prey during such harsh weathers.