Animal Adaptations

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What is migration?

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Migration is when some animals travel long distances from one place to another, usually during seasonal changes.

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What do adaptations help animals do?

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Adaptations help animals survive, get food, protect themselves, and more.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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An opossum playing dead when it's in danger is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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What are instincts?

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Instincts are natural behaviors that animals and people are born with, like crying.

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What are hibernation, migration, and dormancy examples of?

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Hibernation, migration, and dormancy are all examples of behavioral adaptations.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a state where some animals sleep for a long time during cold weather to survive.

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What is dormancy?

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Dormancy is a period when an animal or plant is inactive and not growing, often to survive harsh conditions.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when an animal looks like another animal or object to avoid being eaten.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an animal's body that helps it survive, like a thick fur coat.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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A polar bear's thick fur and fat help it stay warm in cold environments.