# 3 The response of animals to fire

Information regarding how animals respond to fire is limited in spite of the fact that many species of animals occur in fire-prone areas. Nonetheless, there are a number of behavioural, structural and phenotypic traits of animals that contribute to their ability to live in habitats subjected to fires and even benefit from it. Some of these are discussed next.

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