Behavioral and Structural Adaptations

A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural//Physical Adaptation

A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

A penguin is white on its belly and black on its back so it harder to see underwater from above and below.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

An arctic tern migrates for food and warmth.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

An owl is mostly nocturnal meaning it hunts and is active at night.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and back to help them cling to branches.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

A cat has a long tail to help it balance.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural/Physical Adaptation