Giraffe Adaptations and Behavior

The video by Mr. J explores adaptations in living things, focusing on giraffes. It covers physical adaptations like long necks, tough tongues, strong hearts, camouflage, and thick hooves, which help giraffes survive in their environment. The video also discusses behavioral adaptations, such as quick water drinking and short sleep requirements, which protect giraffes from predators. The video aims to enhance understanding of how these adaptations aid survival.

What are adaptations?

• Characteristics that help living things survive in their environment

• Behaviors that animals learn from their parents

• Physical traits that are always inherited

• Random changes in an animal's body

What type of adaptation involves physical features?

• Behavioral adaptations

• Physical adaptations

• Environmental adaptations

• Genetic adaptations

Why do giraffes have long necks?

• To help them run faster

• To reach food in tall trees

• To see predators from a distance

• To attract mates

What is the purpose of a giraffe's tough, long, and purple tongue?

• To communicate with other giraffes

• To catch insects

• To protect against sunburn and pull leaves from thorny trees

• To help them drink water

How does a giraffe's fur pattern help it survive?

• By keeping it warm

• By blending in with the environment for camouflage

• By attracting mates

• By repelling insects

What is the function of a giraffe's thick hooves?

• To climb trees

• To dig for water

• To protect their feet and as weapons for defense

• To help them swim

What defines a behavioral adaptation?

• A physical trait that helps an animal survive

• A genetic mutation

• A learned behavior from parents

• A behavior or action that helps an animal survive

How do giraffes drink water to avoid being vulnerable?

• They drink in groups

• They drink only at night

• They drink quickly to minimize the time spent drinking

• They drink very slowly

How much sleep do giraffes need in a 24-hour period?

• 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 8 hours

What unique ability do giraffes have regarding sleep?

• They can sleep for 12 hours straight

• They can sleep while standing up

• They can sleep while running

• They can sleep underwater