Animal Adaptations

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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An instinctive behavior is a natural action that animals are born knowing how to do, like a spider spinning a web.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an animal's body that helps it survive in its environment, like a bird's beak shape.

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Give an example of camouflage.

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Camouflage is when an animal blends in with its surroundings, like a chameleon changing color.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another to avoid being eaten, like a harmless snake looking like a venomous one.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in how an animal acts to survive, like birds migrating to warmer places.

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Why do animals have different beaks?

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Animals have different beaks to help them eat different types of food in their habitat.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation for cold weather?

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Thick fur on animals like polar bears is a physical adaptation that helps them stay warm.

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What are instincts?

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Instincts are natural behaviors that animals are born with, like a baby crying.

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What is the purpose of adaptations?

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Adaptations help animals survive and thrive in their specific environments.

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How do adaptations help animals?

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Adaptations help animals find food, stay safe from predators, and reproduce.