Adaptations to Cold Environments

Adaptations to Cold Environments

Adaptions take place so that the organism can survive better in its environment

Most adaptions involve reducing heat loos to the cold environment

Anatomical Adaptations:

• Having a thick layer of fur or blubber insulates the body
• Having a large size and compact body shape - small surface area to volume ratio
• This reduces heat loss through the skin
• In cold environments…