Animal Adaptations: Physical vs. Behavioral

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What is a physical adaptation?

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feathers on a bird

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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birds flying South in the winter.

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A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

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physical adaptation

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A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened. Options: physical adaptation, behavioral adaptation

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behavioral adaptation

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What type of adaptation is it when a black bear hibernates during the winter months?

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behavioral adaptation

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A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off the bone.

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physical adaptation

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A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater from above or below.

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physical adaptation

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An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.

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behavioral adaptation

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Classify: An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night. Options: physical adaptation, behavioral adaptation

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behavioral adaptation

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Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them cling onto branches.

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physical adaptation