Grasslands and the tundra are both home to large herds of grazing animals. What makes caribou different from the herbivores of warmer climates?

a. Caribou are migratory and only spend summers in the tundra.

b. Caribou have adapted to the lack of vegetation by eating animals as well.

c. Caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves.

d. Caribou have larger ears to allow excess heat to escape.

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Maeve Nixon

31 January, 14:54

Grasslands and the tundra are both home to large herds of grazing animals. What makes caribou different from the herbivores of warmer climates?

a. Caribou are migratory and only spend summers in the tundra.

b. Caribou have adapted to the lack of vegetation by eating animals as well.

c. Caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves.

d. Caribou have larger ears to allow excess heat to escape.

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Boyd · Answer 1

The correct answer is c. Caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves.

These traits of theirs are crucial for their survival since they often live in places with extreme cold.