Animal Adaptations

What is it called when an organism changes color to blend in with their environment?

• Camoflauge
• Blending
• Fashion
• Adaptation

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This zebra's fur pattern helps the zebra to:

• hide from predators
• attract a mate
• obtain food

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Why does a frog bury itself in the mud at the bottom of the pond during the winter?

• to mimic a larger animal
• to hibernate during cold weather
• to migrate to warmer waters

Why would the Viceroy butterfly on the left want to look like the Monarch butterfly on the right?

• to help catch predators
• the Monarch butterfly is harmless
• the Monarch butterfly is poisonous

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 A giraffe has a long neck.  Why would the giraffe need this adaptation?

• to keep warm
• to reach food high above the ground
• to have room to eat more
• to catch birds

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An example of an animal that migrates is ________

• a bear

• a bat

• a Canadian Goose

An arctic fox adapts by

• growing white fur so it can camouflage with the snow

• storing nuts for the winter

• hibernating at the bottom of a pond

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A squirrel adapts by

• storing nuts for the winter

• changing the color of its fur

• migrating to a warm place

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Which of the following is an adaptation that helps a seal survive in the COLD?

• blubber
• body shape
• skin color
• sharp teeth

A peacock displays his colorful feathers to the female peahen. Why would be the MOST LIKELY reason for him to do this?

• The peahen is attracted to the beautiful colors.

• The peahen is listening for the mating call.

• The peacock is ready to fight for his mate.

• The peacock is trying to stay warm during the cold winter months

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