Animal Adaptations

When a rabbit's fur turns white in the winter, it is better able to hide from predators. This adaptation is called __________.

• camouflage

• fur trade

• fur exchange

• hide and seek

How has a camel adapted to life in the desert?

• It does not need water ever.

• It stores water in the hump on its until it needs it.

• It carries a water bottle at all times.

• It sucks on Lifesavers.

How has a giraffe adapted to finding food high in a tree?

• It is able to climb trees.

• It kicks the tree until food falls to the ground.

• It has developed a very long neck to reach the food in the tree.

• It orders pizza.

Some species of birds have adapted to cold weather by flying south where it is warmer. This adaptation is called ___________.

• meditation

• migration

• migraine

• moving on up

Certain species of mammals, like bears, are famous for adjusting to the winter season by hibernating. This means they __________________________.

• run around fast to stay warm.

• kill other animals and wrap up in their fur.

• turn on their electric blanket.

• sleep through the whole winter, using their body fat as fuel.

Fish have adapted to life under water by using ________ to breathe.

• oxygen tanks

• gills

• lungs

• snorkels

How has the cheetah adapted to catch its prey?

• By driving a really sweet car!

• By hypnotizing the animal it wants to eat.

• By throwing rocks at other animals to slow them down.

• By developing powerful legs capable of running up to 60 miles per hour.

The shape of a bird’s foot is an adaptation that helps the bird survive in its environment. Which foot is most likely an adaptation of a bird that needs to swim to find food?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The Arctic environment has temperatures that range between -22˚C and 6˚C with snow covering some of the area. Which adaptation would most likely help a population of organisms survive this environment?

• Long necks and tall legs
• Large shell and leathery skin
• Light colored fur and layers of blubber
• Bright colored feathers and webbed feet

How do adaptations help animals?

• To hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct