The following statements about the adaptation of animals to colder climates are all true, except:

The following statements about the

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AThe transition was facilitated by selective pressures from changing temperatures
BSome animals developed specialized behaviors like hibernation
CAdaptations such as fur color change with seasons evolved
DAnimals lost much of their fur as they adapted to colder climates
EMany species developed thicker layers of fat for insulation

✓ Correct answer: D. Animals lost much of their fur as they adapted to colder climates Answer: Animals lost much of their fur as they adapted to colder climates In colder climates, animals generally evolved to grow thicker fur, not lose it, to maintain body heat. Other adaptations include thicker fat layers and hibernation behaviors.

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