Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an animal's body or behavior that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an animal's body structure, like fur color or beak shape, that helps it survive.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in how an animal acts, like migrating or hibernating, to survive.

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Why do some animals change color with the seasons?

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Some animals change color to blend in with their surroundings, which helps them avoid predators.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way an animal's color or pattern helps it blend in with its environment.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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An example of a learned behavior is a mother Cheetah teaching her cubs how to hunt.

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What is the purpose of hibernation?

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Hibernation helps animals survive during cold months when food is scarce.

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How do sharp beaks help birds?

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Sharp beaks help birds catch and eat their food, like insects or seeds.

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What type of teeth would a fish have?

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Fish typically have sharp teeth to help them catch and eat other fish.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another for food or breeding.