Cold Climate Survival: Animals and Humans

When the weather is cold, most humans know that wearing layers of warm clothing is the key to survival. However, animals do not have this as a tool to survive in the extreme temperatures of the Arctic. This may include traditional or ceremonial regalia, such as the photo below (a person in traditional Yakut winter clothing):

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This could also mean wearing layers of specially-designed fabrics like fleece, water/weather resistant Gor-tex, down-filled coats, or even fur:

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So how do animals survive without all of these tools that humans have? Check out the video below to learn about animal adaptations:

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