NICOLE FUERTEZ

The Arctic like biomes has a very limited amount of plant and animal life compared to other biomes. These Arctic like biomes would include the Arctic of course, the Taiga, and the Tundra. They are very well known for its ridiculously cold and harsh climate and is important because it helps moderate our global climate. One example of an animal from these Arctic like biomes is the Mustela obsesipedetes. There is little doubt that creatures in these Arctic like biomes are perfectly adapted for life in the cold. In my personal opinion, I believe that the Mustela obsesipedetes is the most well adapted creature in the whole entire Animalia.

The species is a member of the Mustela genus. The genus Mustela can be characterized by several, distinct features, such as: its small, petite figure, slender bodies, long whiskers, sharp teeth, and short legs. Many of these traits help it move swiftly throughout its day, and help it fight and catch its prey. The subspecies Mustela obesipedetes is very similar to other Mustela erminea and weasels, but its distinct features and adaptations make it a one of a kind and an extraordinary subspecies. The complete classification taxonomy of Mustela obsesipedetes is: Kingdom- Animal, Phylum- Chordata, meaning it is a chordate animal and possesses many other individual distinct traits, Class- Mammalia, Order- Carnivora, Family- Mustelidae, Genus- Mustela, species Weasel, and subspecies ermine. Mustela albus obesipedetes is quite frequently referred to as the bombshell because it looks like a lazy and fat creature, but gives an overwhelming surprise when targeted, for it actually moves very fast and is very fierce. One really overlooked visible feature the Mustela albus obesipedetes  has is its nose. Although it looks like just a small button nose, it actually has a sharp sense of smell, helping the Mustela albus obesipedetes not only hunt and find prey, but to be on alert on what is going on around in their surroundings. Furthermore, the Mustela albus obesipedetes can also be recognized by its round, obese shape, but do not let that fool you.

The Mustela albus obesipedetes is characterized by numerous of small distinct features that show its strong abilities and adaptations within the biome. Several of these characteristics would include its snowy white coat of fur, its large, long ears, its sharp claws, and petite, chubby figure. This subspecies are quite well known for its cute, lazy appearance, making it easier for it to look more vulnerable to other animals, luring them in. The Mustela albus obesipedetes possesses extremely sharp claws and tends to scratch items such as the ice, trees, and other animals as it travels.  Not only does this physical attribute help grip onto the ice easier, but also as well adds another helpful tool for combating its prey and opponents. Additionally, it owns a sharp, acute nose and is known for being able to smell its prey from over 30 miles away.  This helps it to be aware of its surroundings, knowing when to mark its victim, and when to make its move. Furthermore, it has very keen eyesight and detects even the slightest bit of movement that is in front of them. Since the Mustela albus obesipedetes is nocturnal, meaning it is awake and hunts at night, it can see very well in the dark. In addition, they have long ears to hear well and a long fluffy tail to help with its agility and balance. Surprisingly, the Mustela albus obesipedetes has a very large jaw with a set of sharp, ferocious teeth. This helps bite and gnaw its prey for combatting and eating. For example, if the Mustela albus obesipedetes found a hare it would like to eat, it would just simply leap over to its opponent and bite its head, depending upon the situation. Its legs might not look like they do any good for this small creature, but they are actually very flexible. To migrate in between the Arctic, Tundra, and Taiga, the  Mustela albus obesipedetes uses its strong legs to leap and run from place to place, to reach its designated destination. All of these physical attributes make and help this little innocent looking bombshell a target to many, but its opponents end up in defeat, not knowing that they were actually Mustela albus obesipedetes' prey.

In order to survive in a specific biome, animals need specific, designated adaptations to survive, fight, and protect themselves in that environment. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has adapted to its environment in many numerous ways, such as it is at the top of the food chain in the Arctic, Tundra, and Taiga despite its appearance. An adaptation it has would be its light, snowy white coat of fur that can turn into a shade of brown. Over the course of the biome's harsh winters, it snows a tremendous amount, making everything white, icy, and snowy. In the winter, the Mustela albus obesipedetes' fur is snowy white and turns brown as it transitions to the summer, blending into the environment. Another characteristic it has is its ability to keep warm against the jarring cold weather. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has insulated blubber, making it fat, but helps it keep cozy, warm, and active throughout its day. The diet of the Mustela albus obesipedetes primarily consists of meat, such as polar bears, wolves, eagles, foxes, and whatnot. Although these animals may seem impossible for this small, vulnerable creature to catch, the Mustela albus obesipedetes’ hunger and wanting of prey takes on another level of savage, ferociously defeating its opponent with all its features. The Mustela albus obesipedetes has a very large diet and likes to eat very much, in reflection to its chubby figure.

The Mustela albus obesipedetes travels between the Arctic, Tundra, and Taiga. Depending on where their food source is and how harshly cold the climate is, they migrate when necessary. The life span of the Mustela albus obesipedetes ranges from 8 years old all the way up to 30. It can die from a very young age if it does not eat well. Hunting on a daily basis is necessary for this creature. In order to create blubber, they must eat a lot first and gain that fat. After that is achieved, they can go for long periods of time without eating due to the amount of fat stored in their body.

All in all, I believe the Mustela albus obesipedetes is the most well adapted creature in the whole entire Animalia. Not only does this creature have distinct features that help it survive in the Arctic, Tundra, and Taiga well, it is a very unique animal. Its lazy appearance hides another side to the Mustela albus obesipedetes. This little bombshell might appear innocent and vulnerable, but behind this look there is a ferocious and savage animal. Simply cute, but extremely deadly.