How do pikas survive freezing winters without hibernating?
Chapter 1

The science of cute

Chapter 2

Masters of the desert and snow

Chapter 3

Aquatic wonders of the world

Chapter 4

Tree dwellers and forest climbers

YOUR GOAL

Master of The world's cutest animals

Ch 2 · Masters of the desert and snow
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artiteacher The mountain pika's winter grass piles

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artiteacher Desert and Snow Animals

Big ears, warm paws, Big ears, warm paws, Ruling the sand and the frost!

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artiteacher Hokkaido's fluffy white forest glider

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The mountain pika's winter grass piles

artiteacher Pikas are tiny, egg-shaped mountain dwellers that spend their summers building haypiles to survive winter.

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Hokkaido's fluffy white forest glider

artiteacher The Japanese dwarf flying squirrel looks like a real-life cartoon character gliding through snowy trees.

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Dune & Drift Buddies
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artiteacher Match cute animals to dunes and drifts to discover how they survive extreme environments.

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Fun Fact

Desert fox feet: Fennec foxes have thick fur on the soles of their paws to protect them from the scorching hot desert sand.

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Glossary
fennec fox (noun)
A small nocturnal fox native to North Africa, characterized by its exceptionally large ears. This mammal uses its six-inch ears to dissipate heat and detect prey moving underground.

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Gossip

Who survives harsh weather best?

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Quiz

Where is the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel natively found?

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artiteacher The giant ears of the Sahara

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Quiz

How long can a snow leopard's thick, fat-packed tail grow to help it balance and stay warm?

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artiteacher The snow leopard's built-in scarf

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Quiz

Which is the smallest canine species in the world, famous for its massive ears?

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Quiz

Which animal is a small, tailless relative of the rabbit that collects grass to survive mountain winters?

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Quiz

The Japanese dwarf flying squirrel uses which specialized membrane to glide between trees?

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Quiz

What is the primary function of the fennec fox's massive 6-inch ears?

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Quiz

How do pikas survive freezing winters without hibernating?

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Quiz

Why do snow leopards frequently bite and hold their own tails?

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