Animal Adaptations and Mimicry

Mrs. Linda Pascal introduces animal adaptations, focusing on camouflage and mimicry. She explains how these adaptations help animals survive by blending into their environments or resembling other creatures. Examples include polar bears, caterpillars, and the mimic octopus. The lesson concludes with a practical application of these concepts.

What is the primary purpose of animal adaptations?

• To help animals survive and perform necessary functions

• To enable animals to communicate with humans

• To make animals look more attractive

• To allow animals to travel faster

How does camouflage benefit animals?

• By making them more visible to predators

• By allowing them to mimic other animals

• By helping them blend into their surroundings

• By making them more colorful

Which of the following animals uses camouflage to blend into snowy environments?

• Caterpillar

• Salamander

• Polar bear

• Parrot

What unique ability do some caterpillars have to avoid predators?

• They can fly

• They can change colors to blend in

• They can mimic bird sounds

• They can swim

What is mimicry in the context of animal adaptations?

• The ability to fly

• The ability to change color

• The ability to blend into surroundings

• The ability to look or sound like another animal

Which animal is known for mimicking the eyes of an owl?

• Parrot

• Mimic octopus

• Owl butterfly

• Zebra

How do zebra stripes help them in the wild?

• By allowing them to fly

• By making them look like leaves

• By making them invisible

• By helping them swim faster

What is a unique feature of the mimic octopus?

• It can glow in the dark

• It can sing

• It can mimic the appearance of other animals

• It can fly

Which animal is known for mimicking human speech?

• Parrot

• Caterpillar

• Polar bear

• Zebra

What is the main advantage of mimicry for animals?

• To travel long distances

• To attract mates

• To find food more easily

• To scare away predators