What are some adaptations that animals have made to survive life in the Border Country?
• Many animals are colored to blend in with their backgrounds. This phenomenon is known as camouflage and is an excellent way for animals to hide from predators. Camouflage also works well for the predator because it allows the animal to hide and then ambush the prey. Many land animals change colors depending on the season so they can blend in at any time of year. Snowshoe hares, ruffed grouse, and ermines are examples of animals found in the Border Country that change color depending on the season. In the summer they are brown to blend in with the vegetation and in winter they are white to match the snow. These animals rely on their camouflage to keep them hidden from predators. • Camouflage is also important for animals found in the lakes because food is limited. Conspicuous animals will not last long in the hungry lakes. Fish such as rock bass, muskies, pike, and walleyes all blend in with their background. • The animals found in this part of the world have many interesting ways to
