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 are the two main types of adaptations?

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Physical adaptations and behavioral adaptations.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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The physical features of an organism that help it survive.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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Something an animal does to survive.

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What is hibernation?

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When an animal hides in the cold winter and sleeps until the spring.

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What is camouflage?

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A physical adaptation that helps an animal blend in with its environment.

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What is a vertebrate?

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An animal with a backbone.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An animal without a backbone.

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Why do animals have adaptations?

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To survive in their habitats, escape predators, and find food.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation?

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A bird with a sharp beak for eating insects.