Utah Animal Adaptations

What are the adaptations of the Utah Desert Fox? (Choose all that apply.)

• Bat like ears

• Long flat feet

• Sleeps in the day

• Fur repels the sun

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Adaptations help the Utah Spadefoot Toad survive in the ___________.

• forests

• wetlands

• desert

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What adaptations does the Utah Spadefoot Toad have to protect itself? (Choose all that apply.)

• Digs holes in the ground and hides

• Hard skin so predators won't eat them

• Tastes like soap and makes predators sick

• Is the same color as the rocks

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What does the Utah Bobcat's fur coat do?

• Keeps it warm and cool as seasons change

• Gives camouflage while it hunts

• Changes colors in the seasons

• Gives it protection from predators

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What adaptation helps the Cottontail Rabbit stay cool?

• Long, thin ears

• Mottled fur coat

• Increased levels of spit

Which adaptation helps protect the Cottontail Rabbit from predators?

• Runs fast

• Camouflage fur

• Digs holes

• Plays dead

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I can explain the adaptations of 4 common Utah animals.

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