Animal Adaptations and Behaviors

The video explains how animals adapt to their environments through behavioral, physical, and life-cycle adaptations. Behavioral adaptations include migration and hibernation, while physical adaptations involve features like camouflage and claws. Life-cycle adaptations cover the stages of growth and development in animals like frogs and butterflies. These adaptations are crucial for survival and thriving in various habitats.

What is the term used to describe the process of changing behavior to fit new circumstances?

• Migration

• Adaptation

• Camouflage

• Hibernation

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• A bear's fur keeping it warm

• A frog developing lungs

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A chameleon changing its color

Why do some animals migrate during the winter months?

• To find food and survive

• To hibernate

• To find a mate

• To escape predators

What is the term for the state similar to hibernation that cold-blooded animals enter?

• Brumation

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Metamorphosis

How do plover birds benefit from their interaction with crocodiles?

• They get a safe place to sleep

• They receive a meal

• They find a mate

• They avoid predators

What is the purpose of countershading in fish like sharks and tuna?

• To blend into the water

• To regulate body temperature

• To scare away predators

• To attract a mate

Which physical adaptation helps prairie dogs detect predators?

• Webbed feet

• Sharp hearing

• Thick fur

• Sharp claws

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Adult butterfly

• Egg

• Pupa

• Caterpillar

How do frogs adapt from living in water to living on land?

• They develop wings

• Their tails grow longer

• They grow fur

• Their gills turn into lungs

What is the main purpose of adaptations in animals?

• To survive and thrive

• To hibernate

• To migrate

• To find food