Winter Animals

4. this animal stores extra food such as small rodents and bird eggs under stones
9. this animal holds cultural value for indigenous Arctic communities
10. this animal waits patiently by ice holes to capture seals
13. the protection of natural resources, such as soil, water, or forests, from loss, pollution, or waste
15. in danger of becoming extinct
16. where animals live
17. this animals has thick, soft fur with dark rosettes and spots

1. this animal is born with a white coat that keeps it warm and camouflaged
2. this animal prefers to nest on the ground in open, treeless areas
3. a huge arctic plain with no trees
5. to hide by blending in with your surroundings
6. an animal that is hunted or caught for food, usually by another animal
7. to move from one region or habitat to another
8. able to do many different things well
11. the usual weather conditions in a place
12. everything surrounding an animal that affects how it lives and grows
13. another name for reindeer in North America
14. a change that animals make to help them better survive difficult conditions