Predators have adaptations to catch and consume their prey. Predator Adaptations Predators have adaptations to catch and consume their prey.

Predator adaptations – the lynx Lynxes are adapted to life in a cold climate. How are these predators adapted for catching the snowshoe hares that are their main prey? Excellent eyesight and hearing for detecting prey Very sharp teeth – prey watch out! Thick furry coat protects from the cold

Retreat / Flee Prey Adaptations Prey Adaptations help the prey to avoid being eaten. Examples of prey adaptations: Retreat to safe locations/flee from predator, use camouflage to hide, use colors to stand out(warning coloration). Retreat / Flee

Camouflage Blending in with the background (ex: by use of the animals natural color or mimic twigs)

Defensive Chemicals There are two main ways animals can use chemicals to defend themselves. Animals can make toxins using their own metabolic processes (body), or they can accumulate toxin from the food they eat. In another example, the fire salamander makes a nerve poison, which it can squirt from glands on its back. The poison dart frog has poison glands scattered all over its body

Warning Coloration Bold, distinctive pattern of color characteristic of a poisonous as the skunk or the monarch butterfly, that functions as a warning to and defense against predators.