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Animal Adaptation

Why do animals adapt?

Goal:

Goal:

You have learned that animals adapt in many ways to meet their needs. Here are just a couple of examples. Click each picture to find out more about how these animals are adapting to their environments. What other examples of animal adaptations can you think of?

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Arctic Fox on a hill covered in snow.

Some animals use camouflage to protect themselves. The colors and markings of this arctic fox help it blend in with the snow.

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A giant anteater with its' extra long tongue out.

All animals need to find food to survive, and adaptations help them do that. This anteater has a long tongue used to catch ants to eat.

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screech owl perched on a branch, owl has large yellow eyes with wide pupils.

Other animals adapt to stay awake at night. This owl has big eyes to help it see and hunt in the dark.

Question

How does camouflage help animals?

Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment and stay safe.