animal adaptations

The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.
• behavior.
• migration.
• camouflage.

Both plants and animals will benefit from adaptations to improve their chances to survive.

• True

• False

What adaptation helps water lilies reach the water's surface?

• long stems

• big leaves

• pink flowers

• spikes

Why do rainforest plants have really large leaves?

• to look pretty

• to hide from predators

• to catch more sunlight in the shady forest

• to store water

What adaptation helps penguins and seals stay warm?

• long eyelashes

• long necks

• a thick layer of fat

• long fur

Why do giraffes have long necks and rough tounges?

• To look like trees

• to reach leaves on trees

• to hide in trees

• to swing from trees

Thorns on a rose help

• make it hard for animals to eat it.

• attract bugs

• look cool

• insects hide inside of it.

What adaptation helps a skunk scare other animals?

• long claws

• sharp teeth

• spikes

• spray that smells bad

Which part of a camel’s body helps protect against sandstorms?

• hump

• eyelashes

• feet

What helps a duck and penguin swim?

• webbed feet

• a big bill

• feathers

• floaties