Adaptations
Characteristics or behaviors that help an animal survive
Adaptations
Two types of adaptation
Physical and Behavioral
what is migration
moving from one place to another
true or false: every animal migrates
false
Polar bear adaption:
thick fur and a layer of body fat to keep it warm, and blend in with the snow.
Physical adaption is...
a body feature that helps an animal survive
Behavioral adaption is...
an action or behavior that helps an animal survive
name 3 common reasons for migration
to find food, find water, escape harsh weather, find safer places to raise young, to reproduce
true or false: migration is an adaptation
true
What is camouflage?
an adaptation that allows an animal to blend into its surroundings
How are adaptions passed down?
helpful traits are passed down from parents to offspring across many generations
What does a camels hump do for it?
it stores fat which is used for energy when food is difficult to find.
name two animals that we read about that migrate
monarch butterflies, humpback whales, salmon, arctic terns, caribou, African elephants
true or false: elephants have to travel across continents in search of water
false
What happens to animals that do not adapt?
decline in population
What are two behavioral adaptations?
Migration and hibernation
Name 2 animals we read about with camouflage.
Tiger- stripes to blend in with tall grass
Insects- can resemble twigs
Arctic fox- white coat during winter to blend into snow.
why is migration dangerous? name 3 reasons.
animals have to cross deserts, oceans, and rivers. they may face predators, storms, exhaustion, and lack of food.
what can animals use to direct them for migration? (name 2)
sun, stars, Earth's magnetic field, landmarks, smells, ocean currents, or memories
name two other animals with adaptions and how they may help
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Give two examples of migration
Birds- migrate to warmer areas
Whales- find areas where they can reproduce
How do meerkats adapt?
Living in groups for protection
why do whales migrate? (2 reasons)
for food and to reproduce
what causes the need for migration? (name 2)
changes in climate, habitat, food supplies, human activity
name two others animals that migrate, and add why they might
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