Adaptations

What structure (body part) on a hummingbird is adapted to help it gain energy from food? Write "yes" on the structure that matches this function. Write "no" on all the other structures. no no no yes Which of these birds has a beak that is adapted to help it scoop up fish? Use the pictures to help you decide. Scooping Beak #2. Roseate Spoonbill #3. Pelican Non-scooping Beak #1. Finch #4. Hawk #5. Woodpecker Which of these animals have adaptations? Giraffe Echidna Sloth All of the above Fill in the blanks. When an environment changes some animals will unfortunately die, some will move to a new environment and some will develop adaptations. How quickly can animals develop adaptations? in a week over a year over generations throughout their life How do the armadillo's armored plates help it to survive? Camouflage waterproofing warmth in winter protection from predators What adaptations help protect a sloth from predators? Camouflage Being fast Mimicry Sharp teeth What is an important and unique adaptation that humans have? long tongues opposable thumbs camouflage enhanced sense of smell Fill in the blanks. Dogs have developed an extremely strong sense of smell, nearly one million times better than humans. House cats are hunters that use their good sense of sight at night to find their prey. They also have claws used for climbing and hunting. Deer have extremely strong leg muscles that are used to escape from predators. Sort the information into structural and behavioral adaptations. BEHAVIORALADAPTATION The things organisms DO to survive. Polar Bear digdens to stay warmin thecold. Koalas define theirterritories by making scratch marks on trees. When threatened,a skunk will raise itstail and spray atoxin at thepredator. The Great WhiteShark attacks andsurprises their prey(seals andsea lions)from below. Armadillos canroll up into a ball toprotecttheirundersides. Penguins makenests side by side and huddle to keep the chicks warm. Leaf insects swayas they walk so thatthey look like leaves blowing in the wind. Woodchuckshibernate througha longwinter. STRUCTURALADAPTATION The physicalfeatures of anorganism thathelp it survive. The Arctic Fox hasthick fur to keepit warm. Ducks havewebbedfeet to help themswim. Hawks havesharp clawsto catchand killtheir prey. Rabbits have largeears so theycan hearand avoiddanger. Leaf Insects areshaped like a leaf sopredatorsthink theyare realleaves. Frogs have longstrong legs tohopquicklyand far. A moose has longlegs to walk throughdeep snow, over bushesand logs,and wadethroughmarshes.