Physical Adaptations
What physical adaptation do ducks have that help them swim?
Webbed feet
What is a behavioral adaptation that a skunk is known for?
Spraying other animals to defend its self
Humans blink their eyes when something is flying towards them.
Instinct
Animals that have certain traits that help them survive are called __________.
Adaptations
A type of behavioral adaptation that animals are born with.
What is Instinct?
Animals that dig underground have this physical adaptation.
Sharp claws
What does a bear do so it will not die of starvation when it hibernates?
Stores food as fat in its body
Name at least 2 things that all animals need in order to survive.
Air, food, water, shelter
Name a physical adaptation that helps a fish swim in the water.
Fins, tail
When winter months arrive, some animals store up food and sleep for a long period of time. What type of behavioral adaptation is this?
What is hibernation?
A spider spinning a web
Instinct
A _______________ consists of all of the living and nonliving things that surround and affect an organism.
What is an environment
A snowy animal has which type of physical adaptation?
White/thick fur or Camouflage
If a bird cannot live in a place in the winter because it is too cold or there is no food what can it do?
Migrate
A bear teaching its cub to hunt
Learned Behavior
In your own words, define the word adaptation:
A trait or characteristic an animal does or has on its body in order to survive in its environment