Adaptations
Plant Adaptations:
Many plant have adapted to be able to handle the taiga. The willow has very strong and thick leaves and very deep roots to be able to survive the harsh winters. The Birch tree has many adaptations. It has very strong and flexible s=leaves and branches so that it won’t snap after a load of snow. It has very thick and paper-like bark to protect the inside of the tree from the cold. The dogwood trees have small pricks on its leaves to protect it from some harmful animals. It also have very thick roots to stay healthy in the winter.
Many plant have adapted to be able to handle the taiga. The willow has very strong and thick leaves and very deep roots to be able to survive the harsh winters. The Birch tree has many adaptations. It has very strong and flexible s=leaves and branches so that it won’t snap after a load of snow. It has very thick and paper-like bark to protect the inside of the tree from the cold. The dogwood trees have small pricks on its leaves to protect it from some harmful animals. It also have very thick roots to stay healthy in the winter.
Moose Adaptations:
The moose has many adaptations to help it survive in the taiga. Its main adaptation is its thick fur to keep it warm in the winter. One of it’s most helpful adaptations is its large palmated antlers. A bull moose can sometimes fight off predators with its antlers. The moose’s hooved feet allow it to stay on top of the deep snow. A moose has long legs which allow it to run quickly away from predators. They also allow the moose to swim, thus giving them the ability to cross large rivers and streams. The moose’s long head and big teeth help it eat twigs and other vegetation with ease. The moose also has a very good sense of hearing and smell which allows it to sense danger.
The moose has many adaptations to help it survive in the taiga. Its main adaptation is its thick fur to keep it warm in the winter. One of it’s most helpful adaptations is its large palmated antlers. A bull moose can sometimes fight off predators with its antlers. The moose’s hooved feet allow it to stay on top of the deep snow. A moose has long legs which allow it to run quickly away from predators. They also allow the moose to swim, thus giving them the ability to cross large rivers and streams. The moose’s long head and big teeth help it eat twigs and other vegetation with ease. The moose also has a very good sense of hearing and smell which allows it to sense danger.