Deserts

Deserts are extremely dry places with very little rainfall, hot days, and cold nights.

Egypt • Saudi Arabia • Australia • USA (Arizona/Nevada)

Camel – Stores fat in its hump for energy; long eyelashes protect against sand; can survive long periods without water.
Fennec Fox – Big ears release heat; sandy-coloured fur helps with camouflage.
Sidewinder Snake – Moves in a special sideways motion to stay off the hot sand; buries into sand to stay cool.
Meerkat – Dark patches around eyes reduce glare; lives in groups to spot predators quickly.
Desert Tortoise – Stores water in its bladder; spends most of its life in underground burrows to avoid heat.

Rainforests

Rainforests are warm, wet areas with heavy rainfall and dense vegetation.

Brazil • DRC • Indonesia • Peru

Sloth – Slow movement helps avoid predators; strong claws help with hanging from branches.
Poison Dart Frog – Bright colours warn predators; sticky toes for climbing.
Toucan – Large beak helps reach fruit on branches; bright feathers help with camouflage in sunlight patches.
Jaguar – Strong swimmer and climber; spotted coat blends into forest shadows.
Howler Monkey – Loud calls travel far through thick forests; long tail used as an extra limb for climbing.

Polar regions are extremely cold all year, with snow, ice, and very little plant life.

Northern Canada • Greenland • Russia (Siberia) • Antarctica

Polar Bear – Thick fat and fur keep it warm; white coat provides camouflage.
Arctic Fox – Coat changes colour seasonally; furry paws act as insulation.
Penguin (Emperor) – Dense waterproof feathers keep heat in; huddle together for warmth.
Walrus – Thick blubber for insulation; tusks help pull themselves onto ice.
Snowy Owl – White feathers for camouflage; can hunt in low light during long polar nights.

Continental climates have warm or hot summers, very cold winters, and moderate rainfall.

USA (Midwest) • Canada (South) • Russia • Poland

Brown Bear – Hibernates during winter; thick fur and body fat keep it warm.
Moose – Long legs for deep snow; wide hooves act like snowshoes.
Wolf – Travels in packs to hunt large prey; thick winter coat.
Red Fox – Changes diet seasonally; fluffy tail keeps it warm when curled up.
Lynx – Large padded paws help it walk on snow; excellent night vision for winter hunting.