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Animal Adaptations

for Survival

Main Idea: Animals have adaptations that help them survive in thier environments.

An adaptation in which the animal protects itself against predators by blending in with the environment

A type of camouflage in which the color of the animal blends in with its background, protecting it from predators

A type of camouflage in which the color and shape of animal blends in with its background, protecting it against predators

An adaptation in which an animal is protected against predators by its resemblance to anothe unpleasant animal.

A characteristic that helps an organism to survive in its environment

What is adaptation?

Organisms with successful adaptations - SURVIVE!

Survivors pass on characteristics to their offspring

Physical Adaptations

ability to hold breath for long periods of time

long limbs

strong jaws

mammals

fur color

fish

gills

reptiles

dry, scaly skin

soft, leathery

eggs

birds

hollow bones

run fast

Behavioral Adaptations

to find food

protect themselves

SURVIVE!

travel in groups (packs)

swim in schools

nocturnal

Attract mates

feathers

dances

chirps - cricket

instincts

puppies find milk

What are adaptations to climate

hot - get rid of excess heat

fennec (fox) - big ears

camels - humps of fat

cold - reduce heat loss

Physical

insulation - blubber

soft fur - traps air

thick down feathers

Behavioral

huddle together

seasonal

migrate

birds

mammals

hibernate - slows downs

bats

frogs

snakes

turtles

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What adaptations do predator and prey have?

Escape

curl up

chemical - STINK

speed

play dead

Catch

Owls

Head

Eyes

Wings

Feet

long, sticky tongues

birds using a twig

physical

or

behavioral

Camouflage

protective coloration

protective resemblance

mimicry

viceroy butterfly looks like the bad-tasting, poisonous monarch

king snake -

coral snake

snapping

turtle lure

robber fly - bumblebee

camouflage

protective coloration

protective resemblance

mimicry

adaptation

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