Adaptations in Animals — Flashcards

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Adaptation means special features that help an animal live and grow in its environment. For example, a camel has long eyelashes to keep sand out in the desert.

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A habitat is the natural home of an animal. For example, a fish lives in water, so its habitat is a river or ocean.

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Animals adapt to find food, protect themselves, escape danger, and adjust to weather. For example, polar bears have thick fur to stay warm in cold places.

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1. Terrestrial (land) 2. Aquatic (water) 3. Amphibian (land and water) 4. Arboreal (trees) 5. Aerial (air). Example: Monkeys live in trees – arboreal habitat.

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Camels have humps to store fat, long eyelashes to keep sand out, thick skin on knees, and nostrils that close during sandstorms. These help them live in hot, sandy deserts.

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Aestivation is a long summer sleep animals take to escape heat. For example, some desert animals sleep underground during the hot day.

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Polar bears have thick fur and a layer of fat called blubber under their skin. This keeps them warm in icy areas.

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Hibernation is a long winter sleep. Animals like bears sleep for months and live on stored fat. This helps them survive cold winters.