adaptations

Structures or behaviors that help an
organism survive in its surroundings

• adaptations
• inherited traits
• learned behaviors
• structural behaviors

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe
• Penguins huddling together for warmth
• A camel's hump used to store water
• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

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An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

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A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

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A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

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A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

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An arctic tern migrates for food and warmth.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

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An owl is mostly nocturnal meaning it hunts and is active at night.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and back to help them cling to branches.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

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When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.

• Behavioral Adaptation
• Structural Adaptation

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