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Animal Adaptations:

Behavioral & Physical

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Animal Adaptations : Physical vs. Behavioral

Name Name Name Name ________________________ DateDateDateDate _______________

1. What is a physical adaptation? ________________________________________________________________________

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2. What is a behavioral adaptation? ________________________________________________________________________

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Read each adaptation and write a “P” if it is a physical adaptation, or a “B” if it is behavioral.

3. 3. 3. 3. ___ A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

4. 4. 4. 4. ___ A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

5. 5. 5. 5. ___ A black bear hibernates during the winter months.A black bear hibernates during the winter months.A black bear hibernates during the winter months.A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

6. 6. 6. 6. ___ A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

7. 7. 7. 7. ___ A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater

from above or below. from above or below. from above or below. from above or below. 8. 8. 8. 8. ___ An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.

9. 9. 9. 9. ___ An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.

10. 10. 10. 10. ___ Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them

cling onto branches. cling onto branches. cling onto branches. cling onto branches. 11. 11. 11. 11. ___ When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape aWhen threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape aWhen threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape aWhen threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a

predator. predator. predator. predator. 12. 12. 12. 12. ___ A cat has a long tail to help it balance.A cat has a long tail to help it balance.A cat has a long tail to help it balance.A cat has a long tail to help it balance.

Use complete sentences to answer the question.

13. Name two physical adaptations and two behavioral adaptations that humans have. How do these help us survive? ________________________________________________________________________

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Animal Adaptations : Physical vs. Behavioral

Name Name Name Name ______KeyKeyKeyKey__________

DateDateDateDate _______________

1. What is a physical adaptation? Answers may vary a bit, but student needs to mention that it is something that is a part of the animal. Either on the animal’s body or inside of the animal that helps it survive. 2. What is a behavioral adaptation? Answers may vary a bit, but student needs to mention that behavioral adaptations are things that an animal does to survive.

Read each adaptation and write a “P” if it is a physical adaptation, or a “B” if it is behavioral.

3. 3. 3. 3. P P P P A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

4. 4. 4. 4. B B B B A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

5. 5. 5. 5. B B B B A black bear hibernates during the winter months.A black bear hibernates during the winter months.A black bear hibernates during the winter months.A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

6. 6. 6. 6. P P P P A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

7. 7. 7. 7. P P P P A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater A penguin is white on its belly, and black on its back so it is harder to see underwater

from above or below. from above or below. from above or below. from above or below. 8. 8. 8. 8. B B B B An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.An arctic tern migrates constantly for food and warmth.

9. 9. 9. 9. B B B B An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.An owl is mostly nocturnal, it hunts and is active at night.

10. 10. 10. 10. P P P P Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them Parrots have special feet, with two toes on the front and on the back, to help them

cling onto branches. cling onto branches. cling onto branches. cling onto branches. 11. 11. 11. 11. B B B B When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape aWhen threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape aWhen threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape aWhen threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a

predator. predator. predator. predator. 12. 12. 12. 12. P P P P A cat has a long tail to help it balance.A cat has a long tail to help it balance.A cat has a long tail to help it balance.A cat has a long tail to help it balance.

Use complete sentences to answer the question.

13. Name two physical adaptations and two behavioral adaptations that humans have. How do these help us survive? ________________________________________________________________________

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Answers will vary, examples could include: Physical: thumbs to grab or hold objects, hair on head for warmth, ears shaped to pick up sound, etc… Behavioral: shiver when we are cold, reflex to pull hand away from hot objects, cry when we are hurt

Pointed teeth to Pointed teeth to Pointed teeth to Pointed teeth to eat meat.eat meat.eat meat.eat meat.

Hibernating for the Hibernating for the Hibernating for the Hibernating for the winter.winter.winter.winter.

Migrating to find Migrating to find Migrating to find Migrating to find food.food.food.food.

Sharp claws to Sharp claws to Sharp claws to Sharp claws to take down prey.take down prey.take down prey.take down prey.

Taking care of Taking care of Taking care of Taking care of young.young.young.young.

Feathers to fly and Feathers to fly and Feathers to fly and Feathers to fly and keep warm.keep warm.keep warm.keep warm.

Playing dead to Playing dead to Playing dead to Playing dead to trick predators.trick predators.trick predators.trick predators.

Thumbs to hold on Thumbs to hold on Thumbs to hold on Thumbs to hold on to objects.to objects.to objects.to objects.

Thick layer of fat Thick layer of fat Thick layer of fat Thick layer of fat to keep warm.to keep warm.to keep warm.to keep warm.

Sharp beak to crack Sharp beak to crack Sharp beak to crack Sharp beak to crack open tree nuts.open tree nuts.open tree nuts.open tree nuts.

Releasing a foul Releasing a foul Releasing a foul Releasing a foul odor to deter odor to deter odor to deter odor to deter predators.predators.predators.predators.

Giving a warning Giving a warning Giving a warning Giving a warning call when a predator call when a predator call when a predator call when a predator

is near.is near.is near.is near.

Behavioral Adaptations Physical Adaptations

Pointed teeth to Pointed teeth to Pointed teeth to Pointed teeth to eat meat.eat meat.eat meat.eat meat.

Hibernating for the Hibernating for the Hibernating for the Hibernating for the winter.winter.winter.winter.

Migrating to find Migrating to find Migrating to find Migrating to find food.food.food.food.

Sharp claws to Sharp claws to Sharp claws to Sharp claws to take down prey.take down prey.take down prey.take down prey.

Taking care of Taking care of Taking care of Taking care of young.young.young.young.

Feathers to fly and Feathers to fly and Feathers to fly and Feathers to fly and keep warm.keep warm.keep warm.keep warm.

Playing dead to Playing dead to Playing dead to Playing dead to trick predators.trick predators.trick predators.trick predators.

Thumbs to hold on Thumbs to hold on Thumbs to hold on Thumbs to hold on to objects.to objects.to objects.to objects.

Thick layer of fat Thick layer of fat Thick layer of fat Thick layer of fat to keep warm.to keep warm.to keep warm.to keep warm.

Sharp beak to crack Sharp beak to crack Sharp beak to crack Sharp beak to crack open tree nuts.open tree nuts.open tree nuts.open tree nuts.

Releasing a foul Releasing a foul Releasing a foul Releasing a foul odor to deter odor to deter odor to deter odor to deter predators.predators.predators.predators.

Giving a warning Giving a warning Giving a warning Giving a warning call when a predator call when a predator call when a predator call when a predator

is near.is near.is near.is near.

Behavioral Adaptations Physical Adaptations

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Pointed teeth to eat meat.Pointed teeth to eat meat.Pointed teeth to eat meat.Pointed teeth to eat meat. Sharp claws to take down prey.Sharp claws to take down prey.Sharp claws to take down prey.Sharp claws to take down prey. Feathers to fly and keep warm.Feathers to fly and keep warm.Feathers to fly and keep warm.Feathers to fly and keep warm. Thumbs to hold on to objects.Thumbs to hold on to objects.Thumbs to hold on to objects.Thumbs to hold on to objects.

Thick layer of fat to keep warm.Thick layer of fat to keep warm.Thick layer of fat to keep warm.Thick layer of fat to keep warm. Sharp beak to crack open tree nuts.Sharp beak to crack open tree nuts.Sharp beak to crack open tree nuts.Sharp beak to crack open tree nuts.

Hibernating for the winter. Hibernating for the winter. Hibernating for the winter. Hibernating for the winter. Migrating to find food.Migrating to find food.Migrating to find food.Migrating to find food. Taking care of young.Taking care of young.Taking care of young.Taking care of young.

Playing dead to trick predators.Playing dead to trick predators.Playing dead to trick predators.Playing dead to trick predators. Releasing a foul odor to deter predators.Releasing a foul odor to deter predators.Releasing a foul odor to deter predators.Releasing a foul odor to deter predators.

Giving a warning call when predator is near.Giving a warning call when predator is near.Giving a warning call when predator is near.Giving a warning call when predator is near.

Behavioral Adaptations

Physical Adaptations

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