Animal Behavior and Adaptations

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What is an example of how living in a group can provide protection?

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One meerkat keeps lookout while the others forage for food. Monkeys shout an alarm call when they see a leopard, and all the other monkeys in the group run into the trees. Elephants form a circle around their calves to protect them from lions. (All of the above)

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What do animals like lions and wolves often do for food?

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They hunt in groups.

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What is it called when an animal blends in to its surroundings?

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Camouflage.

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What is one advantage of animals living in a group?

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There are more animals to watch out for predators.

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True or False: When animals hibernate, their heart rate speeds up.

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False.

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What is hibernation?

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A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

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What is migration?

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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When an animal resembles another species for protection or to attract prey.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is a prey?

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An animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.