Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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A change in an animal that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical feature of an animal that helps it survive, like a turtle's shell.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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Actions animals take to survive, like baby cheetahs learning to hunt.

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What is migration?

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When animals travel from one place to another to find food or escape cold weather.

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What is hibernation?

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A long sleep that some animals take during winter to conserve energy.

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What is camouflage?

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A way animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is mimicry?

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When one animal looks like another to avoid being eaten.

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Give an example of migration.

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Birds flying south for the winter.

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How does camouflage help animals?

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It helps them hide from predators.

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What is the purpose of a sharp beak in birds?

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To help them catch and eat their prey.