Classification
Warm-blooded vertebrates with hair or fur, live birth and milk production. Ex: Humans
Mammals
Tropical or temperate, each have its own types of plants and animals.
Forest
High temperature, abundant rainfall, and mostly found near equator. Ex: Monkeys
Tropic
Thick fur on a polar bear.
Physical adaptation
Warm-blooded vertebrates that can fly and lay hard shelled eggs. Ex: Bald eagle
Birds
Receive little rainfall and have extreme temperatures.
Desert
Low humidity and limited precipitation. Ex: Camels
Dry
Playing dead: A defense strategy to trick predators into losing interest.
Behavioral adaptation
Cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales made of keratin. Ex: Turtles
Reptiles
Every mountain has very diverse terrain, so each animal adapts differently.
Mountains
Cold temperatures, heavy snowfall, and found in north and south poles. Ex: Polar bears
Polar
Webbed feet on a duck.
Physical adaptation
Cold-blooded vertebrates that can live both in water and on land. Ex: frogs
Amphibians
Fresh running water supporting aquatic species.
Rivers/streams
Warm summers, mild winters, and moderate participation. Ex: Birds
Temperate
Bear hibernation: Bears sleep through the cold months to save energy when food is scarce.
Behavioral adaptation