Adaptations

What type of adaptations do we have? What does our body do when we are too hot? What does our body do when we are too cold?

Tigers Tigers are warm-blooded and can live in either very hot or cold habitats. They are striped to help them hide when they stalk their prey. They have powerful teeth and jaws to kill large prey.

Ducks Ducks have two kinds of feathers. Flight feathers help them fly and eider helps keep them warm. Ducks have flat feet to help them swim in the water. Oily feathers keep them waterproof.

Frogs have sticky tongues to catch flies and other insects Large suction cups on feet help the frog climb trees and grass. Strong legs help the frog leap out of danger. Red-eye tree frog

Turtle The turtle has a strong shell to protect itself from predators. Turtles have scales to hold in water during droughts. Turtles lay their eggs on land but may live in the water.

Shark Zebra sharks have many sharp teeth to catch prey.                     Shark Zebra sharks have many sharp teeth to catch prey. They have powerful tails to help them swim fast. They are camouflaged to hide while they wait for food.

Adaptations Body part, covering or behavior that helps animals survive in environment.

Movement The way an animal moves to help it survive. Ex. Hopping, walking, flying etc.

Camouflage A color or shape in body covering to blend into environment

Mimicry A harmless animal looks like harmful animal to protect itself.

Structure Animals body changed for protection, defense or to find food.

Body Coverings Material that covers an animal’s body Ex. Skin, fur, scales etc.

Warning Coverings Brightly colored animals are often poisonous

Predator Animals that hunt and eat other animals for food

Prey An animal hunted and eaten by a predator