adaptations

Structures or behaviors that help an
organism survive in its surroundings

• adaptations

• inherited traits

• learned behaviors

• structural behaviors

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

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

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

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

An arctic tern migrates for food and warmth.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

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

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

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation