Do Animals Look Like Their Parents?

Match the offspring to its parents.

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Match the offspring to its parents.

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Match the offspring to its parents.

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In what ways are the parents and offspring from previous questions similar? Select all that apply.

• Both the parents and offspring have fur.

• Both the young and the adults have antlers.

• Both are the same height.

• Both have a similar shape.

Some animals can seem very different. But when you compare them more closely, they have many similarities. A falcon and a sparrow are both birds and both have feathers. Their feet are a similar shape, although the falcon’s feet are much larger and are better for catching prey.

Which is true?

• Falcons and sparrows feet are the same size.

• Only sparrows have feathers.

• Sparrow's feet are good at catching prey.

• Falcons and sparrows feet are shaped alike.

Moose and nyala share similar traits. Based on the information in the chart, choose the moose.

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Which statements are true about moose and nyala? Select all that apply.

• Both have similar foreheads.

• Both have large, furry ears.

• Both weigh about 816 kg.

• Both have pointed ears.

Answer explanation

Moose and nyala share similar traits.

Use what you know about traits to decide which of the calves are most likely offspring of the Texas Longhorn parents. Select all that apply.

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Answer explanation

The young with very thick, shaggy fur and short, curved horns probably came from different parents.

How are these parents and offspring similar? Give an example that explains how they are similar. Enter your answer in the space below.

Answer explanation

You may have said that parents and offspring often have the same physical traits. Each offspring had short hair, like their parents. They either had brown, black, or white fur like their parents.