Animal Adaptions

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What are behavioral adaptations?

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Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment.

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What does it mean to adapt?

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To change physical features or behaviors of a species in response to changes in the environment.

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How do adaptations help animals?

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They help animals escape predators, hunt for food, and survive in their habitats.

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What is an organism?

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Anything that is living, including plants, humans, and animals.

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What is an adaptation?

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A feature that helps a living thing survive.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

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Migration of birds to warmer climates during winter.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical feature that helps a living thing survive, like a thick fur coat in polar bears.

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Why do animals have adaptations?

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To better survive and reproduce in their specific environments.

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What is camouflage?

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A type of adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings.

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What is hibernation?

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A behavioral adaptation where animals go into a deep sleep during winter to conserve energy.