Behavioral Adaptations

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is when animals go into a deep sleep to conserve energy during cold months.

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What is learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is a behavior that an animal develops through experience, such as coming when they hear a can opener.

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What is instinct?

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Instinct is a behavior that animals are born knowing how to do, like spiders making webs.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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Hibernating is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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True or False: Teaching your dog to sit is a learned behavior.

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True.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way animals blend in with their environment to avoid being seen.

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What is an example of instinct in animals?

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A baby bird knowing how to chirp for food is an example of instinct.

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What do we call behaviors that animals learn from their parents or environment?

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These are called learned behaviors.

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Why do some animals hibernate?

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Animals hibernate to conserve energy when food is scarce during winter.