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. = The polar ice caps is an high-latitude region of the planet that is covered in ice. The ice caps are known as the coldest place on earth and are located near poles. The resulting humidity levels are so low that precipitation amounts may be similar to most deserts. Ice caps are mostly found near the artic, antartica and greenland. The high latitude location is the primary cause of the extremely cold temperatures and dry conditions. = = = = = = = = = =ANIMALS AND PLANTS= = Artic foxes diet consist of any meat, lemmings are mostly their common prey. The Artic Foxes physical description is that their height at the shoulder is 10-12in., they usually weigh 6-10lbs. and are usually white in the winter and brownish grey in the summer. The Arctic fox lives in a den, caves or burrows that they dig in the side of a cliff. During winter they often bury into the snow for protection, also Arctic fox kits are born in a den too. Arctic fox baby are called kits. = = The Polar-Bear. Their physical description usually consist of an adult male weighing around 1,880-1,500lbs and a female is half that size. Many body characteristics adapted from cold temperatures, moving across snow, ice, and open water and hunting for seals. Most of the polar bears diet consists of seals. Their habitat is spending most of their time at sea in the icy waters. Polar bears are mostly found along the perimeter of the polar ice pack. = Domain: Eukarya

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The penguin adult average size is about 3ft 7in and weighs around 75lbs. Penguins shape body is perfectedly adopted to a life in the sea. All penguins have black backs and white stomaches. This type of coloration is called countershading and is a form of camoflauge. Their beak is used to catch food and their short legs are used for underwater steering. All penguins live south of the equator in cold seas around antartica.