Vocabulary
Traits or behaviors that help living things survive in the environments are called....
Adaptations!
Explain how a butterfly uses mimicry to stay safe
they have spots that look like owl eyes which scare off predators
What direction do animals typically go when they migrate?
South
Give an example of an adaption that helps camels living in the desert.
example: long eyelashes, special hooves for walking in the sand, humps that store energy, etc.
name an adaptation the polar bear uses to survive in artic weather
example: blubber, white fur
When an animal goes into a "deep sleep", lives off its body fat, and uses very little energy.
Hibernation
Explain why desert foxes have big ears, and artic foxes have small ears.
Foxes lose body heat through their ears- the big ears help keep desert foxes cool, while artic foxes conserve body heat by having small ears
Why do some animals hibernate?
To help them survive in the cold weather- there is less food available in the winter
Give an example of an animal that hibernates
Example: bears, hedgehogs, etc.
Describe an animal adaptation that helps animals survive in the ocean
example: gills to breathe underwater
When an animal blends in with its environment
Camouflage
Give an example of an animal that changes color to blend into its environment
example: Chameleon, octopus
Why do geese fly in a V shape pattern?
To save energy when flying long distances during migration
Give an example of a land animal that migrates
example: birds, butterflies, etc.
Give an example of an underwater animal that migrates
example: salmon, whales, turtles
When one kind of living thing looks like another kind, it's called...
Mimicry!
Give an example of an animal that uses "Countershading Camouflage" to hide from predators.
Examples: Penguins, sharks
What is the difference between structural adaptations and behavioral adaptations?
Structural adaptations are the physical parts of an animal that help them survive, while behavioral adaptations are actions animals take to help them survive.
Give an example an animal that uses mimicry
example: hoverflies, butterflies, snakes, frogs, etc.
Give an example of an underwater animal that uses camouflage
example: sharks, alligators, octopus, etc.
When an animal changes location to stay warm.
Migration
What are the two main reasons animals use camouflage?
1) To hide from predators
2) To sneak up on prey
How does an animal know when to start migrating?
The weather gets colder, the days get shorter
Give an example of an animal that uses Camouflage
example: penguins, artic animals, jaguar, chameleon, etc.
Give an example of an animal that has brown fur in the warmer seasons which changes to white fur in the winter
example: foxes, wolves, rabbits