Home → OER Materials

Browse: Keyword: Extremes

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

You must be logged in to perform this action.

Animals at the extremes: polar biology

(Complete Item Description)

Abstract:: The extreme challenges of life in the polar regions require the animals who make their habitat there to make many adaptations. This unit explores the polar climate and how animals like reindeer, polar bears, penguins, sea life and even humans manage to survive there. It looks at the adaptations to physiological proceses, the environmental effects on diet, activity and fecundity, and contrasts the strategies of aquatic and land-based animals in surviving in this extreme habitat. This unit builds on and develops ideas from two other 'Animals at the extreme' units: The desert environment (S324_1) and Hibernation and torpor (S324_2).

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Open University OpenLearn

Animals at the extremes: the desert environment

(Complete Item Description)

Abstract:: Animal life has adapted to survive in the most unlikely and inhospitable habitats. This unit looks at the surprisingly diverse desert climates throughout the world and mammals, birds, lizards and amphibians that survive there. It splits these animals into three groups according to their strategy for survival: evaders, evaporators and endurers, then discusses how these strategies work on a biochemical and physiological level.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
SubTopics:: Animals and Insects
Collection:: Open University OpenLearn

Top Keywords

See more

Conditions of Use

No Strings Attached
Remix and Share
Share Only
Read the Fine Print