Exploring Unbelievable Animal Adaptations

How do Plethodontidae salamanders breathe?

• Through their lungs

• Through their skin and mouth tissues

• Through gills

• Through their nostrils

What is unique about the Okapi's tongue?

• It is blue in color

• It is forked

• It is very short

• It is shaped like a tube

Why do Maned Wolves have long legs?

• To jump higher

• To run faster

• To keep their heads above tall grass

• To swim better

What happens to Wood Frogs during winter?

• They migrate

• They hibernate in burrows

• They grow thicker fur

• They freeze over

How do Kangaroo Rats survive without drinking water?

• They drink dew

• They get moisture from seeds

• They absorb water through their skin

• They store water in their bodies

What adaptation allows the Gerenuk to reach food in trees?

• Long neck and skinny legs

• Powerful jump

• Sharp claws

• Strong wings

What unique feature helps Notothenioidei fish survive in Antarctic waters?

• Special gills

• Antifreeze proteins

• Thick scales

• High body temperature

How do Irrawaddy Dolphins assist fishermen?

• By scaring away predators

• By luring fish into nets

• By catching fish for them

• By guiding their boats

What defense mechanism does the Greater Short-Horned Lizard use?

• Camouflage

• Squirting blood from its eyes

• Playing dead

• Emitting a foul odor

What allows the Sunda Flying Lemur to glide?

• Skin flaps

• Strong tail

• Webbed feet

• Feathered wings

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