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list down four adaptations of animals and plants surviving in the mountain region

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Mountains are usually very cold and windy. Mountains at very high altitudes also witness regular snowfall during winters.

Adaptations of animals in mountain areas

Animals such as snow leopard, yaks, etc., which live in mountains, have thick skins or furs that protect them from cold. Furs can also be present on the feet and toes of these animals.

Adaptations of plants in mountain areas

Trees such as Pinus, spruce, etc. are conical in shape with needle-like leaves. This adaptation allows snow and rainwater to slide off easily.

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Very few mountain animals and plants are found at the high altitudes where the weather is extreme. The few that are found have adapted themselves specifically to survive the climate. Mountain animal adaptations include thick body furs to protect against the cold.
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Very few?mountain?animals and plants are found at the high altitudes where the weather is extreme. The few that are found have adapted themselves specifically to survive the climate. Mountain animal adaptations include thick body furs to protect against the cold.

Plants- needle like leaves
- conical shape trees
- reduced sized roots and leaves to prevent heat loss.

Animals- hooves
- thick fur
- reduced size
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