2. Traits passed from parent to offspring Natural instincts Born with these traits

3. Neck length Color of spots Ability to see Ear size Color of skin

4. Keen sense of smell Sharp teeth Rough skin Motion detectors on skin

5. Color of petals Number of leaves Thorns on stem

6. Are these inherited? Wilted leaves Scar on an animal’s leg Broken stems No. These occur through interaction with the environment.

7. Behaviors learned from parents Adapted traits learned from living in an environment Takes time and practice

8. Burrowing for safety *Animals learn from living in their habitats

9. Using sticks to dig Hiding from predators

10. *Animals also learn through human interaction