Animal Functions

In addition to possessing sharp talons, what other special function do eagles and hawks possess?

• They can dive up to three feet under water.

• They have incredible eyesight and can spot their prey from up to 17 football fields in a row from their location.

• They can swiftly turn their heads completely around.

• The wind moves through their wings opposite of most birds.

What helps birds and turtles see magnetic fields on land?

• They have incredible memories of their childhoods.

• They steer clear of buildings.

• They have a special protein in their eyes that allow them to see the magnetic fields.

• They travel only at night.

Thanks to a special layer in wolves eyes called Tapetum lucidum, what can wolves do that most species can not?

• They can function on very little sleep.

• They're able to see when it's dark so they can hunt.

• They do not need to blink as often because it keeps their eyes from drying out.

• They can see great distances away.

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What is a chameleon's special abitilty?

• A chameleon can regenerate their tails if they are chopped off.

• Chameleon's can have babies without mating.

• A chameleon's eyes can look at different things that are located on opposite sides of their heads at the same time.

• A chameleon's tongue is said to be as long as the length of its body.

Why do snails retract into their shells, due to what they call the "shadow reflect"?

• They fear the shadow is from a predator.

• They are hoping for a meal.

• They always prefer sunlight to darkness.

• They are shy creatures and do not interact with other species.

What converts glucose and oxygen into a form of energy that the cell can use?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplasts

• Cytoplasm

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Which is an internal structure in animals?

• fur

• lungs

• scales

• claws

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How might this bird's beak help it?

• To break open hard shells

• Rip open meat

• To scoop up fish

• Drink nectar

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system in mammals?

• To transport nutrients to cells

• To remove waste products from the body

• To exchange gases with the environment

• To regulate body temperature

Which organ in fish is primarily responsible for buoyancy control?

• Gills

• Liver

• Swim bladder

• Heart