Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris* * We found that there
is no scientific name for Siberian Husky, so we are using the
scientific name for dog. Siberian Husky
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Where do they live? Siberian Huskys live primarily with people
in cold climates. They originated in the area of Siberia, Russia, a
very cold area with lots of snow. In 1909 they were brought to
Alaska.
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How does a Siberian husky survive the cold winter? A Siberian
Husky has fur. It has 2 layers of warm fur. The inner layer helps
to protect the skin from the harsh Arctic snowy winters. In the
summer, the outer layer of fur shields the animal from the harsh
sun by reflecting the heat. It also has well-furred toes and strong
claws that make it great for digging snow holes, which provide it
with protection from strong winds.
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They eat a high protein diet of meat and bones. They were bred
to pull sleds so they are work dogs and need high protein diet to
stay healthy. What does it eat?
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3 Interesting Facts about Siberian Huskys: They were bred as
sled dogs, to pull sleds with food, water, supplies, and people
over heavy snow. In 1925, a group of Huskies saved Nome, Alaska.
Teams of Huskies mushed through a blizzard to bring medicine that
was needed to end a disease outbreak. Balto, the lead dog, has a
statue in one of New York Citys parks. Their howl can be heard as
far as 10 miles away.