Animal Adaptations and Body Parts

What body part helps birds, bats, and insects fly?

• Legs

• Wings

• Fins

• Tails

What is one reason animals use their wings?

• To swim

• To dig

• To find food

• To communicate

What are bat wings made of?

• Feathers

• Bones

• Skin stretched over fingers

• Wood

Which type of fin helps a fish steer and stop?

• Dorsal fins

• Caudal fin

• Pectoral fins

• Tail fin

What is a dolphin's tail fin called?

• Dorsal fin

• Fluke

• Pectoral fin

• Caudal fin

Which animals use their tails to help them balance when running or jumping?

• Dogs and cats

• Fish and crocodiles

• Cats and kangaroos

• Monkeys and lizards

How do some animals like dogs use their tails?

• To swim

• To climb

• To communicate feelings

• To dig for food

What do birds use their beaks for?

• To run fast

• To build nests

• To swim underwater

• To climb trees

What kind of beak do hawks have to help them tear meat?

• Flat broad beaks

• Thin pointed beaks

• Strong thick beaks

• Sharp hooked beaks

What are elephant tusks used for?

• To climb trees

• To strip bark off trees

• To communicate

• To swim