Question

Grasslands and the tundra are both home to large herds of grazing animals. What makes caribou different from the herbivores of warmer climates?

a.Caribou are migratory and only spend summers in the tundra.

b.Caribou have adapted to the lack of vegetation by eating animals as well.

c.Caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves.

d.Caribou have larger ears to allow excess heat to escape.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option c. "Caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves".

Step-by-step explanation:

Caribou is a large mammal that have adapted to live in extreme cold conditions during winter in the tundra. Two characteristics that different caribou to other herbivores of warmer climates is that caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves. The thick coat enables caribou to survive the cold conditions and enter to frigid rivers while migrating, while the wide hooves help them to move through snow.

Answer 2

The correct answer is c.Caribou have a thicker coat of fur and wider hooves.

These traits of theirs are crucial for their survival since they often live in places with extreme cold.