Animal AdaptationsHow Do Animals Survive In The

Wild?

1. Find food to grow

2. Defend against predators

3. Find mates for reproduction

Body parts—structural adaptation Behavioral adaptation Physiological adaptation Learned behavior Coloration/Camouflage

Structural Adaptation

Structural Adaptation

A body part that aids in survival

Examples: Fins Gills Teeth Streamline body No eye lids

How do different feet types aid in survival?

Structural AdaptationA body part that aids in survival

Examples:Heron’s feet are for wading in

mudEagle’s feet for grabbing and

holding preyDuck’s feet are for swimmingSparrow’s feet are for perching

Body parts—structural adaptation Behavioral adaptation Physiological adaptation Learned behavior Coloration/Camouflage

Behavioral Adaptation

Behavioral AdaptationAn action that aids in survival

Clown fish seek shelter from predators in sea anemones. Sea anemones are poisonous to other marine creatures.

Behavioral Adaptation

Behavioral AdaptationAn action that aids in survival

Lions stay together in a pride. As a group they can help each other hunt, care for young, and watch for danger.

Body parts—structural adaptation Behavioral adaptation Physiological adaptation Learned behavior Coloration/Camouflage

Physiological Adaptation

Physiological AdaptationJobs of the body parts controlling life process

that aid in survival.

A bear’s body slows down in the winter. This helps them survive the long winter temperature and scarce food during winter months. Many know this as hibernation. Most bears do not sleep through the entire winter. They do get up and change dens, so this is not true hibernation, but a winter sleep.

Physiological Adaptation

Physiological AdaptationJobs of the body parts controlling

life process that aid in survival.

Dolphins are mammals and need to breath air. They spend their entire lives in the water and their body’s have adapted so that they can hold their breath for several minutes.

Body parts—structural adaptation Behavioral adaptation Physiological adaptation Learned behavior Coloration/Camouflage

I have learned to adapt to my new

home.

I have learned to live in your backyard.

Learned Behavior

Humans have destroyed many animal habitats. Many animals have learned to adapt to their new surroundings. They have found shelter, food, and learned how to stay away from moving vehicles (well most of the time).

Body parts—structural adaptation Behavioral adaptation Physiological adaptation Learned behavior Coloration/Camouflage

Camouflage Protective Coloration

Camouflage in which colors and patterns of organisms match the surrounds. This helps animals hide from predators.

CamouflageProtective Resemblance

CamouflageProtective

Resemblance

Camouflage Protective Resemblance

Camouflage in which shapes and colors of organisms match other objects in the surroundings.

The milk snake (top) resembles the poisonous coral snake(bottom).

The vice roy butterfly (top) resembles the sour-tasting monarch (bottom).

Protective Coloration Many animals only line of defense is

their colors. The warning colors of red, yellow, orange, and bright blue warn others that these animals might be dangerous and should be avoided! These dart frogs are poisonous.