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frog bear snakeSome animals like seals, penguins and walrus have a thick layer of fat called blubber under their skin to keep the body warm. This helps them live in the freezing cold weather.seal penguinHow does a polar bear%u2019s fur help to survive in cold conditions?CheckpointBirds that live here survive the cold, winter months by moving to warmer places. This is called migration. They return to their homes once the winter is gone.Other animals like frogs, snakes, and bears sleep or remain inactive during the cold, winter months. This winter sleep is called hibernation.Let us now learn about animals living in deserts. Deserts are very hot and dry. The camel is an example of an animal best adapted to the conditions in a desert. It has broad, padded feet that help it to walk on sand. The camel also stores water and fat in its hump. So, it can go without food and water for many days. A camel has long, thick eyelashes that protect it from sand during a sandstorm. A camel can close its nose during a sandstorm.camelArrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 Science 249