Animal Adaptations by: Teach to Enrich NGSS 3-LS4-3: For any
particular environment, some kinds of organisms survive well, some
survive less well, and some cannot survive at all CASS 3.3a:
Students know plants and animals have structures that serve
different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction.
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What is an Adaptation? A physical trait that helps in the
survival of the species. A slow process that occurs over time so
that a species survives in its environment. Plants and animals must
adapt to survive!
Armor Protection against other predators. Protection from the
environment.
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Camouflage Helps animals blend in with their surroundings
Predators can sneak up on prey Prey can better hide from
Predators
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Flight Used to fly away or perch away from predators Some
predators fly at high speeds to catch prey (raptors)
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Speed Used to take down prey Used to escape other
predators
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Hibernation Animals store up large amounts of fat during harsh
winter condition. Animals burn the stored fat and stay warm at the
same time
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Radiation Animals are able to let off heat during hot summer
months. These animals typically have a body part (usually the ears)
that are thin and contain a lot of blood veins. Blood releases
heat
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Webbed Feet Land/Water animals have adapted to be able to both
walk and have an advantage while swimming. Webbed feet allows
animals to swim faster.
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Sharp Teeth Typically used for hunting and killing prey,
carnivores use their teeth to cut and tear flesh.
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Sharp Claws Used to attack and take down prey Can be used as a
tool to dig for food or shelter. Used for climbing Can be used as
defense, ward off predators
