Animal Adaptations

What is an adaptation?

• Changes that help animals survive in their environment

• Parts of the animals’ bodies that help them survive more easily

• Things an animal does to survive

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What is a physical adaptation?

• Things an animal does to survive

• Changes that help animals survive in their environment

• Parts of the animals’ bodies that help them survive more easily

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

• Things an animal does to survive

• Parts of the animals’ bodies that help them survive more easily

• Changes that help animals survive in their environment

What is a fossil?

• A fossil is a living organism found in the ocean.
• A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.
• A fossil is a type of rock formation.

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What is camouflage?

• A method of communication between animals
• A strategy for hunting prey effectively
• When one organism copies the features of another organism

• A technique that allows an organism to blend in with its surroundings.

Which animal is well known for using camouflage?

• Lion

• Penguin
• Polar Bear
• Chameleon

What is mimicry?

• When one organism copies the features of another organism

• A technique that allows an organism to blend in with its surroundings

• A hunting strategy for animals to catch prey

Which animal is well known for using mimicry?

• Horse

• Viceroy Butterfly

• Chameleon

• Lion

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What is hibernation?

• When animals travel to a warmer place when it gets cold

• When animals go into a deep sleep during the winter and eat stored food

• A hunting strategy for animals to catch their prey

• When one organism copies the features of another organism

Which animal is well known for hibernating?

• Bears
• Squirrels
• Turtles
• Dolphins