Physical or Behavioral Adaptation?

Sloths have two extra neck vertebrae that allow them to turn their heads almost all the way around.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

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Stingrays partially bury themselves on the ocean floor so that their predators can't see them.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Red-tailed hawks have great eyesight. They can see a mouse from 100 feet in the air.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Flamingos use their upper beaks like shovels to scoop up fish.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Brown bears can spend four to six months a year in a deep sleep in their dens. This adaptation allows them to survive when there is very little food.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Elephants have large tusks that they use to dig with. They can even use their tusks to lift and move objects to protect themselves.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Kangaroos pound the ground with their strong feet to warn other kangaroos of danger.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

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Harp seals have snowy white coats. This adaptation helps them to blend into their surroundings.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Pigs roll in mud to cool off when it's hot outside.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Porcupines have needle-like spikes called quills. When an animal attacks a porcupine, its quills will detach and hurt the attacker.

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation