Adaptions
What is an adaption that porcupines have that is unique?
Quills
What is the function of an eagle's beak?
Tearing flesh
Flat foot
How fast does a butterfly fly?
19 km per hour
What type of feet does a duck have for swimming?
Webbed feet.
Tortoises and turtles have this adaption to keep them safe.
Shell
What is the function of a duck's beak/bill?
Straining water from food.
For animals to run faster, what happens to the heel of their foot?
The heel moves up off the ground
How have the legs and feet of some animals evolved to increase their speed?
The heel of their foot has moved off the ground
Which animal (beaver, dog, or deer) has the fewest number of foot bones on the ground while standing?
Deer
Name 2 adaptions that skunks have.
Stink spray, colour, sharp nails
Why do predatory birds have long talons?
To grab and catch prey
How many lower leg bones do humans, dogs, and deer have?
2
Which is faster? A lion or a sailfish?
Sailfish
What is the definition of 'balance'?
Keeping steady or even.
What 2 adaptions do deer and rabbits share?
Colour, big ears, speed (or, strong hind legs)
For crushing/cracking seeds
Name 2 ways the foot of a dog and a deer are alike?
The heels are off the ground, more than one toe bone
What is the fastest animal on earth AND how fast does it run?
The fastest animal is a Cheetah and it runs at 113 km per hour
What is the definition of the word skeleton?
A framework system.
What is a definition for 'adaption'?
To change/modify based on the environmental needs
Woodpecker's feet allow it to what?
Climb trees to find insects
How are the leg bones of a beaver, dog, and deer similar?
They all have one thigh bone and two lower leg bones.
Can a coyote catch a rabbit if they are both running at full speed? How do you know?
Yes. A coyote's top speed is 72 and a rabbit's top speed is 64. 72 is a higher number than 64 so the coyote runs faster.