Adaptation is
the unique trait that animals and plants have in order to survive through the evolution
of time. Some animals that live in cold ranges around the world are an example
of this adaptive trait. Alpine animals that are found in mountain ranges are
exposed to the very cold temperature and the ultraviolet wavelengths of the
sun. Most alpine animals have extra layers of fat and fur to protect them from
the harsh environment. They also have shorter limbs (e.g. legs, ears, tail) to
prevent heat loss.
In order to adapt when the temperature is very low, alpine animals
hibernate and migrate to warmer areas of the mountains.
