Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an animal that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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Vertebrates have a backbone but invertebrates do not.

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Can you name a vertebrate?

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Examples of vertebrates include dogs, cats, birds, and fish.

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Can you name an invertebrate?

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Examples of invertebrates include jellyfish, worms, and insects.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is something an animal does to survive, like migrating or hibernating.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a body part that helps an animal survive, like a giraffe's long neck.

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Why do some animals change color with the seasons?

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Some animals change color to blend in with their surroundings for protection.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way an animal's color or pattern helps it hide from predators.

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What is migration?

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Migration is when animals move from one place to another, usually for food or to breed.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a deep sleep that some animals go into during winter to conserve energy.