Arctic & Antacrtic Ecosystem by Dalila Delgado https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww Made with whimsy en-us 2017-05-23 17:16:45 UTC 2017-05-25 01:55:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Polar bear 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173451388 A polar bear has white fur that helps them blend in with the snow and ice. They have a layer of fat under its skin which helps it stay warm. They also communicate through sight, touch, and smell. ]]> 2017-05-23 17:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173451388 Walrus 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173453555 In cold water, a Walrus's blood is shunted inward as blood vessels in the skin constrict, reducing heat loss to the environment. They produce growls, taps, knocks, grunts, barks, soft whistles, rasps, and clicks. ]]> 2017-05-23 17:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173453555 Beluga whale 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173454694  A Beluga whale has a thick layer of insulated blubber that can keep them warm in cold climates. They make a rapid string of clicks that bounce back from the environment, and interpret the echoes to identify objects such as food.  ]]> 2017-05-23 17:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173454694 Sea Otter 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173459453 A Sea Otter's long whiskers help them to detect vibrations in murky waters and sensitive forepaws, with retractable claws, help them to groom, locate and capture prey underwater, and use tools. They make whistles, whimpers, squeaks, whines, growls, snarls and hisses.]]> 2017-05-23 17:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173459453 Puffin 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173460605 A Puffin's waterproof feathers allow them stay warm as they float at the ocean's surface or swim underwater. They use body movements to communicate in a variety of situations.]]> 2017-05-23 17:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173460605 Harp Seal 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173681020 With a thick layer of blubber under their skin, harp seals are able to hold their body heat more easily. They make groan, chug, or growl noises. ]]> 2017-05-24 17:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173681020 Arctic Wolf 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173682501 An arctic wolf has white fur, which allows them to blend into their snowy surroundings. To help reduce heat loss, they have more-rounded ears, a shorter muzzle and shorter legs than other wolves. They use scent marking to communicate their presence and territory boundaries to other wolves.  ]]> 2017-05-24 17:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173682501 Snow goose 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173683594 A snow goose adapts to a water environment by using wetlands only for some of their needs, or they might use both wetland and upland habitats.Their main call, made by both males and females, is a nasal, one-syllable honk given at any hour of the day or night, at any time of year.

]]> 2017-05-24 17:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173683594 Narwhal 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173686206 A Narwhal's  grayish color camouflages in the arctic waters. They also rely on their tusks for protection.They use sound to communicate with other animals in their group]]> 2017-05-24 17:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173686206 Arctic hare 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173687339 The Arctic hare survives with shortened ears and limbs, a small nose, fat that makes up 20% of its body, and a thick coat of fur. They communicate by snapping, boxing, scratching, and by moving their ears. ]]> 2017-05-24 17:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173687339 Bear-berry 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173691216 A bear-berry's fine silky hair helps to keep it warm. Leathery leaves are also an adaptation to the cold of the tundra. ]]> 2017-05-24 18:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173691216 Pasque flower 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173692050  A pasque flower grows low to the ground to keep out of the cold climate.]]> 2017-05-24 18:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173692050 Arctic poppy 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173693381 An arctic poppy is covered in little black hairs and they can face towards the sun for warmness. ]]> 2017-05-24 18:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173693381 Arctic willow 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173695575 The leaves of the Arctic willow have also adapted to the cold weather by growing long fuzzy hairs.]]> 2017-05-24 18:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173695575 Antarctic hairgrass 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173699057 It is a short grass growing only in soil that thaws, so it can grow roots. It's flowers point directly toward the sun, to maximize its effect on its growth.]]> 2017-05-24 18:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173699057 Arctic moss 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173740487  An arctic moss adapts well to its cold climate because when it is not growing, it stores nutrients so new leaves can be made quickly next spring.]]> 2017-05-25 01:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173740487 Labrador tea 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173741029 Some adaptations of the Labrador tea plant include its fuzzy leaves, its roots and its chemical properties. Its fuzzy, curled leaves enable it to squeeze moisture from the air in cold, alpine environments.]]> 2017-05-25 01:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173741029 Tufted saxifrage 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173741747  The tufted saxifrage has adapted by having a really good underground root system. The roots store carbohydrates and nutrients so they can respond quickly to the cold. -]]> 2017-05-25 01:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173741747 Diamond 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173742179 A Diamond leaf willow adapts to the cold climate because the ground is heated up by sunlight, then the ground passes that warmth to it.

 
]]> 2017-05-25 01:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173742179 Caribou moss 301263 https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173743292 A Caribou moss has behavioral adaptation of migrating to escape the worst of the winter cold, they change physically, inside and out, to live in this demanding biome.]]> 2017-05-25 01:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/301263/5g2tlrdzeqww/wish/173743292