Animal Adaptations Challenge

What is a adaptation?

• Adaptation is the process of creating artificial environments.

• Adaptation refers to the physical changes in the landscape.

• Adaptation is the migration of species to new areas.

• Adaptation is the change in an organisms body or behavior that helps it survive.

Name one animal that uses camouflage to survive.

• Elephant

• Cow

• Penguin

• Chameleon

What type of body covering do mammals typically have?

• Feathers

• Fur or hair

• Scales

• Shell

What are some adaptations of an elephant for survival?

• Bright colors for camouflage

• Large ears for cooling, tusks for foraging, trunk for manipulation, thick skin for protection.

• Short legs for speed

• Small ears for hearing

How do elephants use their ears to adapt to their habitat?

• Elephants use their ears to regulate body temperature and enhance hearing.

• Elephants use their ears to camouflage in the jungle.

• Elephants use their ears to store food and water.

• Elephants use their ears to fly long distances.

What special features help polar bears survive in the Arctic?

• Short fur, small size, bright colors, poor eyesight

• Thick blubber, dense fur, large limbs, camouflage, and keen sense of smell.

Why is the thick fur of a polar bear important?

• The thick fur provides camouflage in the snow.

• The thick fur allows the bear to fly during winter.

• The thick fur gives protection against cold and keeps the bear dry.

• The thick fur helps the bear swim faster.

What adaptations do camels have for living in the desert?

• Camels can breathe underwater to stay hydrated.

• Camels have wings for flying over sand dunes.

• Camels have adaptations such as fat storage in humps, broad paws, thick skin, long eyelashes.

• Camels have gills to extract moisture from the air.

What is the purpose of a polar bear's white fur?

• To absorb sunlight for warmth.

• To signal other polar bears in the area.

• To attract mates during the breeding season.

• Camouflage and protection in cold environments.

Can you name an animal that has a body covering?

• Crab

• Elephant

• Penguin

• Shark