How Do Arctic Animals Stay Warm?

Organization
Science Buddies
Brief Description

How lovely it is to come home after a chilly winter walk to a cozy house, put on your fluffy slippers, and settle by the fireplace with a warming cup of hot chocolate. Animals like the polar bear, the Arctic wolf, or Antarctic penguins are not so lucky to have such a place. How do they face the extreme winter temperatures? Most take on “winter coats” in the fall. Wondering what these coats look like, and how they help keep animals warm? Do this cool activity and you will feel it firsthand!

Read more at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/how-do-arctic-animals-stay-warm

Credits

Sabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
Theme
Animals
General
Resource Type
STEM/STEAM Activities
Delivery Format
In Person