Animal distribution (where they live) and climate

Temperate climate Climate = weather

Summers are warm in temperate climates. Winters are cool in temperate climates.

Sub-tropical climate

Summers are hot in sub-tropical climates. Winters are mild in sub-tropical climates mild = not very cold).

Tropical climate

It is hot and humid all year round in tropical climates. humid = water in the air

Frigid climate

The coldest parts of the earth have a frigid climate. They are covered in snow and ice.

Facts about polar bears Tick the facts that help polar bears to live in the cold.

Polar bears are mammals.

Polar bears have four limbs. Limbs are arms and legs.

Polar bears have thick fur.

Polar bear babies are called cubs.

Polar bears have waterproof fur. Waterproof means that water can’t get in.

Polar bears live in the northern hemisphere.

Polar bears have black skin under their fur that warms up in the sun.

Polar bears have thick fat under their skin.

This is a possum. A possum is a small mammal.

Possums and kangaroos are a type

of mammal called marsupials.

Their babies live in pouches.

There are several different types of possums.

They are found in China, Australia, and New Zealand. They live in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate

climates.

Possums are small mammals. They are marsupials. There are several different types of possums. They are found in Australia, New Zealand and China.

several = more than 2, lots

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