Science Year 5 : Animals Adaptation For Survival

Why do camels have long eyelashes?

• To look pretty
  

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  To keep sand out of their eyes
  

• To see in the dark
  

• To attract other camels

How do polar bears stay warm in the freezing Arctic?

• They wear fur coats

• They hibernate all year

• They have thick fur and a layer of fat

• They drink hot water

What is the main reason desert animals are active at night

• To party under the stars

• It’s too hot during the day

• They are scared of the sun

• They like moonlight

Why do arctic foxes have small ears?

• To look cute

• To hear better

• To keep body heat from escaping

• To hide from predators

How do penguins stay warm in cold climates?

• They build fires

• They huddle together

• They dig holes

• They wear feathers like jackets

Why do zebras have black and white stripes?

• To look cool

• To confuse predators in a group

• To stay warm

• To match the grass

What do porcupines use to protect themselves?

• Loud squeaks

• Poison

• Sharp quills

• Strong legs

What animal will drop its tail to escape predator?

(a)  

What does it mean when an animal hibernates?

• It goes shopping

• It hides from predators

• It sleeps for a long time to save energy

• It grows new fur

Which of these animals stores fat in its hump?

• Polar bear

• Reindeer

• Camel

• Penguin