Animal Adaptations and Environments

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What are physical adaptations?

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Physical adaptations are changes in an organism's body structure that help it survive, like a giraffe's long neck for reaching leaves.

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What are behavioral adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors that organisms do to survive, like birds migrating to warmer climates.

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What does nocturnal mean?

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Nocturnal refers to animals that are active during the night and rest during the day.

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Can you name a nocturnal animal?

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An example of a nocturnal animal is an owl.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a physical adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its environment to avoid predators.

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What is hibernation?

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

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What is the purpose of a beaver building a dam?

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A beaver builds a dam to create a pond, which provides a safe habitat for itself and its young.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.