Environments
What environment does the Arctic Fox live in?
Tundra, Arctic environment
(freezing cold temperatures)
Name one adaptation of the Camel
1.) hump stores fat so they can survive long periods without food
2.) long eyelashes to shield from the sun
3.) wide hooves to prevent sinking into the sand
Which animal's fur changes color based on the season?
the Arctic Fox
True/ False
Camels can sleep standing up.
What does "extreme adaptations" mean?
animals had to change a lot, in extreme ways, to survive in these dangerous, harsh, or extreme climates.
What environment does the Octopus live in?
Twilight zone of most oceans
(Under the sea)
Name one adaptation of the Polar Bear
1.) thick layers of fat & fur to stay warm
2.) white appearance to camoflauge
3.) large, flat paws to act as snowshoes
Which animal has adapted by freezing during the winter?
the Wood Frog
True/ False
Kangaroo rats are more closely related to beavers than kangaroos or rats.
True
What animal is about the same size as a six- year- old?
the Emperor Penguin
What environment does the Sloth live in?
Rainforests through Central & South America
(Green forests)
Name one adaptation of the Emperor Penguin
1.) smaller beaks to prevent heat loss
2.) smaller flippers to prevent heat loss
3.) 2 layers of feathers to stay warm
Which animal can be found in Lake Xochimilco, Mexico City?
the Axolotl
True/ False
About 75% of a sloths life is spent hanging upside down.
False
(Sloths spend 90% of their lives hanging upside down)
What ocean zone are octopuses found in?
the Twilight Zone
What environment does the Meerkat live in?
Kalahari desert in South Africa, mainly desert habitats
(Burning hot climates)
Name one adaptation for the Octopus
1.) Octopuses can camouflage to hide from predators
2.) Octopuses can squirt ink to distract predators
3.) Some octopuses can detach their tentacles when animals attack them
Which animal loves to dig and spends lots of time in holes and burrows?
the Meerkat
True/ False
Polar Bears hibernate for 20 days longer than the average bear.
False
(They don't hibernate)
How many axolotls are left in the wild?
50 to 1,000
What environment does the Kangaroo Rat live in?
Desert flatlands
(Burning hot temperatures)
Name one adaptation of the Meerkat
1.) Meerkats have thin fur and dark skin on their stomachs that helps them control body temperature
2.) Dark patches around a meerkat's eye help defend their eyes form the sun's glare
Which animal can jump up to 6 feet high?
the Kangaroo Rat
True/ False
Wood Frogs are the only frog that lives south of the Arctic circle
False
(They live north or the Arctic circle)
How many different species of octopuses are there?
over 289 different species
(get within 20)