Animal Adaptations

What is animal camouflage?

• The ability of an animal to communicate with other animals.

• The ability of an animal to fly.

• The ability of an animal to change its shape.

• The ability of an animal to blend in with its surroundings.

Name one animal that uses camouflage to blend in with its surroundings.

• giraffe

• chameleon

• elephant

• lion

Which animals hibernate during the winter?

• bears, bats, groundhogs, hedgehogs

• penguins

• lions

• elephants

Which animals estivate during hot and dry periods?

• Hibernating animals

• Migrating animals

• Estivating animals

• Aquatic animals

What is migration?

• The process of returning to one's place of origin

• The process of moving from one place to another.

• The process of staying in one place

• The process of changing one's occupation

Why do animals migrate?

• Animals migrate to avoid predators.

• Animals migrate to explore new territories.

• Animals migrate to socialize with other species.

• Animals migrate for various reasons such as finding food, escaping harsh weather conditions, breeding, or seeking better habitats.

Give an example of a structural adaptation in animals.

• Horns in insects

• Fur in mammals

• Gills in fish

• Wings in birds