Animal Adaptation

Animal Adaptation

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Before my partner and I began our research about animal adaptation we began to think and use common sense. Animal adaptation is very self explanatory.my partner and I came up with the theory that animal adaptation is animals making changes to live better in there environment. What is Animal Adaptation?
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What is animal adaptation? you might ask

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An adaptation is a genetic change, that helps an organism, such as a plant or animal, survive in its environment. Due to the helpfulness of this it is passed down from one generation to the next.

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There are two types of adaptations:

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Physical adaptation

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Behavioral adaptations

Physical Adaptation
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What is a physical adaptation ?

 A physical adaption is some type of structural change made to a part of the body so actions can be done better.
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What are examples of physical adaptations

 Webbed feet
 Sharp Claws
 Large beaks
 Wings/Flying
 Feathers
 Fur
 Scales
 Larger teeth

Behavioral Adaptation
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What is behavioral adaptation?

 A Behavioral Adaptation is something an animal does - how it acts usually in response to some type of external stimulus.
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Examples of behavioral adaptations:

 Migration-a seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
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Hibernation-Hibernation is a deep sleep that helps them to save energy and survive the winter without eating much.

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Dormancy-is a period in an organism's life cycle when growth, development, and (in animals) physical activity are temporarily stopped.

 Camouflage-hide or disguise the presence of the animal by means of camouflage. Effects of Humans
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What have humans done to prevent both types of adaptations?

 Humans have done major damage on animals, why do we say that because many animals are on the verge of becoming extinct such as the snow leopard, tiger and elephant due to poaching and habitat destruction. Behavioral adaptations are being prevented also because humans are destroying there