Polar Animal Research Report
Name of Animal: _______________________________________________
Topic: How do animals survive in the Polar Regions and how do humans effect their survival?
Sub Topics:
1. Habitat:
Where in the world does your animal live?
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Color in the area on a map of the world.
What is the summer temperature and the winter temperature in your animal’s habitat?
Summer: _______________
Winter: ________________
How do they make their homes?
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2. Diet:
What does your animal eat?
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How do they get their food?
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Is your animal an omnivore, carnivore or herbivore? Prove it.
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Are they a predator, prey or scavenger? Prove it.
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Draw a picture of your animal in its food chain.
3. Appearance:
How does your animal’s appearance help it survive?
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4. Adaptations:
 How does your animal’s body help it survive in the Polar Regions?
 This is called a Physical Adaptation.
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How does your animal’s behavior help it survive in the Polar Regions?
This is called a Behavioral Adaptation.
Complete the chart below to explain your animal’s adaptations.
Behavioral Adaptations
Physical Adaptations
5. Life Cycle:
On a separate paper draw a picture and label your animal’s life cycle. Write to explain how their
life cycle allows them to survive in the Polar Regions.
6. Threats:
What do humans do that threatens your animal’s survival?
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