Animal Adaptations

Opossums and coral snakes live in SC. Opossums play dead. Coral snakes curl their tails into a tight spiral if an enemy is near. How are they similar?

• They both have fur
• They spend a lot of time in water
• They have ways to protect themselves
• They use their bodies to attack predators

When cold air comes in during the FALL, birds such as robins often________________

• store food
• build nests
• migrate
• hibernate

Which bird has a beak that can drink nectar deep within this flower?

• duck
• hummingbird
• eagle
• swan

An arctic fox's coat changes color to blend into its surroundings. This is called________

• hibernation
• camouflage
• locomotion
• mimicry

Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

• it changes color
• it has sharp quills
• it moves very rapidly
• it makes a loud noise

When animals sleep during the winter months, it is called what?

• hibernation
• camouflage
• locomotion
• mimicry

Why would an arctic fox or polar bear have sharp claws?

• to clean their teeth
• to walk over ice and snow
• to migrate
• to hibernate

Why do animals like monkeys have long arms and tails?

• to hug each other
• to wrap around them to stay warm
• to swing quickly from tree branches
• to high-five each other

The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called when animals look like other animals or plants?

• camouflage
• mimicry
• locomotion
• hibernation

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Ducks have webbed feet to help them swim. This is an example of _________

• camouflage
• locomotion
• hibernation
• mimicry