11/2 Life Science Flashbacks

Camouflage helps animals (select all that apply)

• Hunt for prey

• Hide from predators

• Find a mate

• Help them grow

Some animals are poisonous. How does this help the animal?

• Makes them more difficult to find

• Gives them larger teeth

• Provides a defense from predators

• Protects them from disease

After their hike, Robert’s family drives through Cades Cove to hopefully see some animals. They spot a black bear AND a deer! Based on the diagram below, which animal is more likely to see Robert’s family first and run away? Why?

• The deer because it has the smallest blind spot.

• The deer because it senses danger more quickly than the bear does.

• The bear because it has a wider frame of vision with both eyes.

• The bear because it can move its head farther than a deer can.