Animal Instincts

Why do birds fly south for the winter?

• They like the warm weather and food

• They want to meet new friends

• They are curious about new places.

• They need more space to build nests.

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What do baby sea turtles do when they hatch?

• They climb trees to find safety.

• They dig holes to hide from predators.

• They move toward the ocean right away.

• They look for their parents to guide them.

Why do bears hibernate during winter?

• They want to hide from other animals

• They are storing energy because food is scarce.

• They are building new homes for their families.

• They are traveling to warmer places for the winter.

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Why do squirrels bury nuts?

• They like to play games with other squirrels.

• They want to save food for when they get hungry.

• They are trying to protect their food from the rain.

• They need to store food for other animals to find.

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What do beavers build with sticks and mud?

• They create nests for birds to live in.

• They make bridges for animals to cross rivers.

• They build dams to stop the flow of water.

• They make large tunnels underground for safety.

Why do monarch butterflies migrate?

• To lay eggs in warmer places.

• To find new flowers to eat from.

• To visit other butterfly species.

• To make nests for their young.

Why do salmon swim upstream to spawn?

• To find a safe place for their eggs.

• To meet other fish and make friends.

• To hide from larger ocean predators.

• To swim in cleaner and fresher water.

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Why do geese fly in a V-shaped formation?

• To use less energy when flying

• To follow each other's directions.

• To make flying faster for the group.

• To communicate with other animals.

Why do spiders spin webs?

• To trap insects for food.

• To make their home safer.

• To play with other spiders.

• To protect their young spiders.

Why do wolves live in packs?

• To hunt for food together.

• To build dens for the group.

• To keep warm in the winter.

• To protect the youngest pups.