Animal traits, behaviors and adaptations

Which of the following is a physical feature of bats?

• They are nocturnal

• They use echolocation to hunt for their prey

• They sleep upside-down

• They have large wings and small bodies

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The stripes on a tiger are a type of...

• adaptation

• characteristic

• camouflage

• behavior

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Which of these characteristics did owls adapt to become better hunters at night? Explain why they are useful.

• a round, bowl-shaped face

• sharp claws

• big eyes

• soft feathers

Which of the following behaviors is typical of a chameleon?

• Building intricate webs

• Changing color to blend in with their surroundings

• Hibernating during winter

• Living in colonies

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Which of these is an example of the behavior of tarantulas?

• The hairs on their body

• The poison in their fangs

• Hunting for prey at night

• Their many eyes

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Which of these animals uses mimicry to catch their prey? Can you describe how it does it?

• tiger

• viceroy butterfly

• cuckoos

• spider-tailed horned viper

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Which animal is known for its ability to produce bioluminescence?

• Firefly

• Goldfish

• Elephant

• Giraffe

Which of these is a trait of scorpions?

Describe how each is used by the scorpion.

• The hairs on their legs

• The stinger on their tail

• Their tough shell-like outer layer

• Their large front claws

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