Animal Survival and Adaptations

What do animals use to help them survive?

• Different body parts and behaviors

• Magic spells

• Human technology

• Alien assistance

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What do survival adaptations help animals do?

• Find food, stay safe, and live in their homes

• Migrate to other planets

• Communicate with humans

• Change their species

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What are survival adaptations?

• Special ways animals use different body parts and behaviors to find food, stay safe, and live in their homes.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The migration patterns of birds.

• The way animals hibernate during winter.

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How do some animals protect themselves?

• Some animals can hide or camouflage.

• Some animals can sing loudly.

• Some animals can dance.

• Some animals can fly to the moon.

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What does camouflage mean?

• Blending in with surroundings

• Standing out in a crowd

• Making loud noises

• Moving very quickly

Which of the following is an example of camouflage?

• Chameleons change colors

• Lions roar loudly

• Elephants have trunks

• Birds fly high

How does camouflage help animals?

• It helps them hide from danger.

• It makes them more visible to predators.

• It helps them find food easily.

• It allows them to change their size.

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What special body part do turtles have for protection?

• Hard shells

• Soft skin

• Sharp claws

• Long tails

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What special body part do porcupines have for protection?

• Sharp quills

• Soft fur

• Long tail

• Strong claws

What special body part do skunks use for protection?

• Spray a smelly liquid

• Sharp claws

• Strong teeth

• Camouflage fur