Lynx have adapted to life in the snow. They have huge feet that function as snow-shoes, allowing this tufted-eared cat to hunt in deep snow country without wasting energy by breaking trails.
Arid lands
Arid lands The recent droughts in Africa have been minor
compared to those of previous centuries, say scientists. These
fluctuations appear to be tied to variations in solar radiation,
where higher levels of radiation are linked to droughts in
equatorial East Africa. In certain regions, these droughts could be
more of a problem than global warming and the major worry is the
natural variability in rainfall. 29 JANUARY 2000, P. 18
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