Super Hero Animal Adaptations

What unique defense mechanism does the Wolverine Frog employ when threatened?

• It releases a toxic venom.

• It breaks its own finger bones to create retractable claws.

• It changes its skin color to camouflage.

• It inflates its body to appear larger.

Which of the following sounds can the Lyrebird mimic?

• Only other bird calls.

• Chainsaws, car alarms, and camera shutters.

• Human speech and musical instruments.

• The sounds of large predators.

How does the American Whip Spider typically catch its prey?

• It spins a sticky web to trap insects.

• It uses venom to paralyze its victims.

• It uses thorn-like protrusions on its long arms to pierce prey.

• It ambushes prey from hidden burrows.

How does the diving bell spider feed on its prey?

• It stings its prey and then eats it on the surface.

• It drags its prey to an underwater bubble base to consume it.

• It consumes its prey directly in the water after catching it.

• It brings its prey to dry land before eating.

What material do bagworm moth caterpillars use to construct their wearable homes?

• Only leaves and twigs found in their immediate environment.

• Sticks, seeds, soil, and leaves, bound together by their silk.

• Mud and plant fibers, reinforced with saliva.

• Exclusively their own silk, woven into a protective cocoon.

What allows the Sepioteuthis squid to become transparent?

• It rapidly changes its body temperature to match the surrounding water.

• It expels all ink from its body, making it clear.

• It expands and contracts specialized pigment sacs called chromatophores.

• It has a naturally clear body that it can darken at will.

How does the Horseshoe Bat primarily send its ultrasonic beams for echolocation?

• Through its mouth

• Through its large ears

• Through its special nose

• Through its wings

What physical characteristic allows ducklings to survive falls from heights of up to 50 feet?

• Their strong webbed feet

• Their ability to glide

• Their extremely light body weight

• Their thick, shock-absorbing feathers

For what primary purpose does the dung beetle utilize its remarkable strength?

• To dig deep burrows for shelter

• To fight off rival beetles

• To roll and bury dung balls for food and to protect its offspring

• To attract mates with impressive displays of power

Which organism and adaptation did you find most interesting? Explain what the structure and function of the adaptation is.