Animal Adaptations

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are special features or behaviors that help animals survive in their environment.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a physical adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal to protect itself from predators.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an animal's body that helps it survive, like thick fur for warmth.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in how an animal acts to survive, like a bird migrating to find food.

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How do adaptations help animals?

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Adaptations help animals survive, find food, and protect themselves.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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An example of a physical adaptation is a polar bear's thick fur that keeps it warm in cold climates.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is an opossum playing dead when it feels threatened.

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What does it mean to defend oneself?

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To defend oneself means to protect oneself from danger or harm.

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What is an environmental adaptation?

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An environmental adaptation is a change that helps an animal survive in its specific habitat.