Video: Understanding Animal Adaptations

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What does it mean to adapt?

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To change in response to a new situation

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What is migration?

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Moving to a warmer place during cold months

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Which animal migrates the longest distance? Options: Arctic tern, Monarch butterfly, Humpback whale, Blue whale

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Blue whale

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Why do animals hibernate?

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To sleep through the winter

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What is brumation?

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A type of hibernation for cold-blooded animals

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What do bears do to prepare for hibernation?

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They eat a lot of food

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How do plover birds and crocodiles help each other?

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Plover birds clean crocodile's teeth and get food

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How do ducks, geese, and penguins adapt to their environment?

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With webbed feet for swimming

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What is camouflage?

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Blending into the environment

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What is countershading?

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A camouflage technique

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