Even though pikas and brown bears live in seasonal environmentsthat experience dramatic temperature changes throughout the year,each species maintains homeostasis and metabolic functioning viadifferent adaptations. Brown bears feast in the summer to producefat to be used as stored energy during winter hibernation, and theyrelease heat easily in the summer. Describe the physical andbehavioral adaptations that pikas use to maintain homeostaticmetabolic functioning during the winter and summertemperatures.
