Transcript Animal Adaptations

Adaptations
Animal Adaptations
What is an adaptation?
 An adaptation is a change in an organism’s
physical structure or behavior that helps it to
survive in its habitat.
Two types of adaptations
 Physical
Body structure, color,
fangs, etc.
Behavioral
Changes to action
Migration, hibernation, etc.
Who experiences adaptations?
All species have experienced adaptation
 Organisms slowly adapt and pass on
adaptation to the next generation
Birds
 Leg Length
Roseate Spoonbill
(top right)
 Foot Webbing
Laughing Gull
left)
 Beak Shape
Long Billed Curlew
(bottom)
(top
Reptiles
 Cold- blooded
 Scales
 Lay eggs on land
Amphibians
 Lay eggs in water
 Partially or fully
webbed feet
 Have lungs or can
absorb oxygen through
their skin
Animal Defense
 Some animals use these
methods of defense to
protect themselves
Color
Camouflage
Quills/Hair