adaptation of animals to hot weather?
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Most animals shed or grow fur/feathers in order to adapt to different temperatures.
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Different temperature different times of the year\nhurricanes are when water temperature is warm
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We won't know for sure for a while, but we can speculate.\n\nGlobal warming primarily affects stom cycles, sea level and salinity, average temperature, etc. So think about how all those things could affect some animals.\n\nAlso note that not all animals will be affected, since some are more adaptive than others.
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hmm i would say it will definitely be the yaks. \nyaks are very incredible animals which are very vesatile. they can easilt adapt to any environments but wilds yaks are usually found at the himalayan mountains. but now they are able to live even where the temperatures are not very low. even now there are yaks that are domestic and are breeded by people and even used to plough the fields! incredible isn't it? and another thing, the milk from the yaks is pink! haha  =D
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Hey try this site from the BBC. It might be a little too in depth for you but the first page is a good introduction and page 5 gives a good example on how horses have evolved.\n\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology/variationandinheritance/3evolutionrev2.shtml
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warm arid and tropical regions
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Austrailia is very dry and warm so plants adapt by not needing much water or shade
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It really depends on how warm the water is, some fishes (different species) do thrive in warm climate/ water
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In addition to its fur color and thickness, the Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) shows a combination of adaptations to cold climates that reflects "Allen's Rule".\nThis is basically an ecogeographical rule that states that homeotherm animals living at higher latitudes have shorter extremities (limbs, tail, ears, snout, etc) than their counterparts from warmer regions. \nYou could list these adaptations and explain their relationships with the environment. \n\nCheck here \nhttp://www.osee.org/interactions/Meanders.html \nfor an interesting discussion of this (scroll down to the heading "Animal Rules: the Ecogeographical Connection") .\n\nA different adaptation (that seemingly contradicts Allen's rule) is the possession of relatively large feet, which apparently enable this species to exert lower footloads on the soft substrate (snow). Here's a scientific publication that discusses this adaptation:\nhttp://people.trentu.ca/dennismurray/pdf/Murray%20and%20Lariviere%202002.pdf\n\nHope this helps :-)
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Animals live everywhere on Earth. Some places on Earth are very hot and some are very cold. Some places on Earth have a lot of water and plants, and other places have very little water and few plants. Antarctica is covered with snow and ice and has no plants. It is very cold there, too. Guess what? Animals even live in Antarctica!\n\nAnimals can live in many different places in the world because they have special adaptations to the area they live in. An adaptation is a way an animal's body helps it survive, or live, in its environment. Camels have learned to adapt (or change) so that they can survive.\n\nAnimals depend on their physical features to help them obtain food, keep safe, build homes, withstand weather, and attract mates. These physical features are called called physical adaptations. They makes it possible for the animal to live in a particular place and in a particular way. Each adaptation has been produced by evolution. This means that the adaptations have developed over many generations. The shape of a bird's beak, the number of fingers, colour of the fur, the thickness or thinness of the fur, the shape of the nose or ears are all examples of physical adaptations which help different animals to survive.
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It is a Behavior that enables an organism to function effectively in its environment. Adaptation describes the process of change in organisms or species to accommodate to a particular environment, enabling their survival. Adaptation is crucial to the process of natural selection. Ethologists, scientists who study the behavior of animals in their natural habitats from an evolutionary perspective, have documented two main types of adaptive behavior. Some behaviors, known as “closed programs,” transmit from one generation to the next relatively unchanged. “Open genetic programs” involve greater degrees of environmental influence. Adaptation occurs in individual organisms as well as in species. Sensory adaptation consists of physical changes that occur in response to the presence or cessation of stimuli. Examples include the adjustment eyes make when going from broad daylight into a darkened room and the way bodies adjust to the temperature of cold water after an initial plunge. Once a steady level of stimulation (such as light, sound, or odor) is established, we no longer notice it. However, any abrupt changes require further adaptation. The adrenalin-produced reaction to environmental dangers called the “fight or flight” syndrome (including rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and sweating) can also be considered a form of adaptation. The psychological responses involved in classical and operant conditioning, which involve learned behaviors motivated by either positive reinforcement or fear of punishment, can also be considered adaptation.\n\nFurther Reading\nBateson, P.P.G. Perspectives in Ethology: Behavior and Evolution.\nNew York: Vintage Books, 1993.\nLorenz, Konrad. The Foundations of Ethology. New York:\nSpringer-Verlag, 1981.\nWeiner, Jonathan. The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution\nin Our Time. New York: Vintage Books, 1995.
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Adaptation? Evolution?
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just like humans, pets can overdo it in the sun. And Actually pigs have no sweat glands. THAT is why they roll in the mud, so they can cool themselves off. French-fried pooch can peel, scab over and experience pain. Extreme cases can even lead to skin cancer.\nAccording to Novartis Animal Health, there are several things you can do to prevent disaster:\n#   Pay attention to your pet's exposed areas, such as around his lips, ears and nose. Apply sunblock to the tips of your pet's ears and the top of the nose.\n\n#   Protect your fair-haired pet. Just like people with pale white skin, dogs and cats with lighter-colored fur are at greater risk for getting sunburned.\n\n#   Keep your pet in the shade during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).\n\n#   Get your pet to a veterinarian if he starts looking like a tomato.\n\nDon't Overdo It In The Heat\n\n#   Heat exhaustion can kill your pet. Never leave a pet alone in a car, even with the windows down. A sunny day can turn a metal car into an oven fairly quickly. Your car can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in minutes, even if the weather is reasonable on the outside.\n\n#   Even if you park in shade, don't assume it will stay that way. Remember the earth rotates, so what was shady an hour ago is now sun-beaten.\n\n#   Bring plenty of water, at least a gallon each for both you and your pet. Don't forget the water dish.\n\n#   Don't force your animal to run around after a meal in hot, humid weather. Stick to early morning or evening workout sessions.\n\n#   Don't tie your dog up in the sun or make him stand on the street in hot weather. Keep mid-day walks to a minimum. Dogs perspire through their foot pads, so the longer he is on the hot pavement, the less able he is to cool down. And remember, he's much closer to the hot asphalt than you are.\n\n#   Don't take your pet to the beach unless you can find a cool spot for him. Make sure to rinse any saltwater off too. Again, the hot sand affects his ability to cool down to a greater extent than you.\n\n#   Make sure your pet has a place to hang out when outside. A good doghouse works nice but it's best to bring a dog, or any other animal, into the house and out of the sun.\n\n#   Always give your pet clean, fresh water. Don't forget to check the dish to make sure it's not empty. When replacing water, use cool water.\n\n#   Keep old and overweight animals out of the heat. Snub-nosed dogs, especially bulldogs and Pekingese, and those with heart or lung disease, should be kept indoors in air-conditioning as much as possible.\n\n\n\nWhen It Gets Really Bad\n\nAccording to Debra Primovic, DVM, of the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Louis, "Heat stroke (hyperthermia - as opposed to hypothermia, which is from being too cold) is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), which leads to nervous system abnormalities (such as lethargy, weakness, collapse, seizure or coma)." Don't let this happen to your pet.\nWatch For These Signs\n\n#   Noisy breathing that may indicate upper airway obstruction\n#   Excessive panting\n#   Bright red mucous membranes (e.g. gums, conjunctiva of the eyes)\n#   Weakness\n#   Collapse\n#   Seizure\n#   Coma\n#   High body temperature\n\nIf You See These Signs\n\n#   Place a cool, wet towel over your pet or put your pet in a cool water bath. Do not use ice because it may hurt his skin.\n\n#   Check your pet's temperature rectally. Normal body temperature in dogs and cats is higher than in humans (100.5 to 102.5 F as compared to 98.6 F).\n\n#   If your pet's temperature is over 105 F, call your veterinarian and get him out of the heat ASAP.\n\n#   Bring your pet to a veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as possible.
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I'm not positive on this, but I would guess its because some horses require more heat than others. Lets say that you had one horse that had very thick, long hair during the winter and you had another breed that didn't. Maybe the breed with the thick, long hair had to adapt to your climate.
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river beds dry up\ncrops can be destroyed by parasites that thrive in heat\nshortage of water can cause heat strokes and dehydration in animals and people \nThe crime rate increases as people get agitated in extremes of heat
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Because fishes are cold blooded animals....sweating is a way for regulating temperature that is often employed by mammals.
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if the temp is too hot or high for us and the other animals,the tendency is uneaseness in movement and ways to react to other phenomena.