How have moose in Canada adpated to albedo to survive. Seals as well
7 years ago
Answered By Attiya W
This question is similar to the lizard question. If you look at evolution moose migrated along the northern hemisphere to stay in colder climates. As you know moose work properly in colder climates, due to this they are found in areas where the albedo effect is the lowest. Hence forested areas and near lakes and streams in summer months. As already stated before albedo is lowest in vegetated areas and around water and as such moose move in those areas where albedo is lowest. So technically speaking moose didn't adapt they use it for their temperature control.
As for seals it's the same deal; Except they are in water which has lowest albedo. They evolved with fur coat and hair to maintain their body temperature around 37.5 degrees since they are mammals. As such they move around areas in sea where there is highest albedo to keep themselves warm. They also move on ice and snow Where albedo is higher than that of the sea. However, one should keep in mind that ice and albedo work in a positive feedback in relation with each other. The ice reflect sunlight making the temperature a bit warmer which melts the ice a bit and as the ice melts and water is revealed from underneath the surface, the albedo is lowered and temperature lower in turn.
7 years ago
Answered By Attiya W
This question is similar to the lizard question. If you look at evolution moose migrated along the northern hemisphere to stay in colder climates. As you know moose work properly in colder climates, due to this they are found in areas where the albedo effect is the lowest. Hence forested areas and near lakes and streams in summer months. As already stated before albedo is lowest in vegetated areas and around water and as such moose move in those areas where albedo is lowest. So technically speaking moose didn't adapt they use it for their temperature control.
As for seals it's the same deal; Except they are in water which has lowest albedo. They evolved with fur coat and hair to maintain their body temperature around 37.5 degrees since they are mammals. As such they move around areas in sea where there is highest albedo to keep themselves warm. They also move on ice and snow Where albedo is higher than that of the sea. However, one should keep in mind that ice and albedo work in a positive feedback in relation with each other. The ice reflect sunlight making the temperature a bit warmer which melts the ice a bit and as the ice melts and water is revealed from underneath the surface, the albedo is lowered and temperature lower in turn.