temperategrasslandsadaptationsper6

Praire dogs- Cone flowers- rabbit- sweet clovers- mice- rattlesnake-
 * long claws for digging tunnels
 * they eat a lot to store up fat when they hibernate in the winter
 * gives a barking signal to inform other prairie dogs that a predator is near
 * they do not drink because they get all the water they need from plants
 * have growing points underground for the winter and fires
 * grows best in dry areas and is drought tolerant
 * tolerates a pH range from slightly acidic to moderately alkaline
 * color of fur varies to camouflage with environment
 * long ears to hear nearby predators
 * eyes on the side of their head to see predators
 * stong hind legs to help them hop very fast
 * wool fur coats to keep them warm in cold weather
 * padding on paws for better support in snow
 * good sense of smell to hunt prey
 * strong jaws to catch prey in
 * can obtain phosphorus easily and can grow in soils where other plants may fail
 * tolerates very low fertility conditions
 * can withstand drought and high temperatures
 * white fur on tail to use as a signal to warn other deer of predators
 * good hearing to listen if there are predators
 * sharp antlers to kill wolves
 * can grow a thick coat in the winter for protection against cold
 * big front teeth so they can knaw through things for building a home or getting food
 * will eat almost anything to prevent them from starving
 * small and tiny so it can fit into small areas when running away from predators
 * use a rattle sounds to use as a warning when they feel threatened
 * has venom to use when getting prey
 * no legs and arms so it can slither through without causing a disturbance

badger- bison-
 * sharp claws to dig undergroudn burrows
 * sharp teeth to fight off predators and hunt prey
 * thick hair to protect itself from snake bites
 * great senses to alert them of danger
 * fur coat to trap warm air
 * wallows to help get rid of pests and loose fur
 * long tail to use as a fly swatter