Migration and Hibernation: Animals Adjusting

The video explains how some animals remain active during winter by using adaptations that help them survive the cold. These adaptations include physical traits like fur and wide feet, as well as behavioral changes such as diet adjustments. Examples include deer with warm fur, birds with flexible diets, and snowshoe hares with wide feet and color-changing fur. These adaptations enable animals to stay warm, find food, and avoid predators.

Why do some animals remain active during winter instead of migrating or hibernating?

• They enjoy the cold weather.

• They have adaptations that help them survive the winter.

• They cannot find food elsewhere.

• They are too lazy to migrate.

What is an adaptation in the context of animal survival?

• A characteristic that helps animals survive in their environment.

• A behavior that animals learn from humans.

• A type of food that animals eat.

• A place where animals migrate to.

How do deer manage to stay warm during the winter?

• They have fur that insulates them.

• They migrate to warmer areas.

• They build nests in trees.

• They hibernate underground.

What adaptation helps snowshoe hares walk on snow without sinking?

• They have strong legs.

• They have long tails.

• They have wide feet.

• They have sharp claws.

Why do snowshoe hares change color in winter?

• To absorb more sunlight.

• To signal other hares.

• To blend in with the snow and avoid predators.

• To attract mates.