Adaptations in the Animal KingdomHow animals can eat, sleep and reproduce

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What are Adaptations?

Adaptations are features of an organism that help them survive.

Behavioral adaptations are how an individual or group acts to survive- things such as hibernating and living in large groups.

Physical adaptations are changes in the organisms body- theses include adaptations like thick fur, venom and feathers.

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Why does an organism need adaptations?

To fit in to its environment

To stay safe

To get food

Reproduction

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Fitting In

What happens to your species if you can’t fit in?

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Staying Safe

What happens to your species if you can’t stay safe?

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Getting Food

What happens to your species if you can’t get food?

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Reproduction

What happens to your species if you can’t reproduce?

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How do adaptations relate to The Theory of Evolution by

Natural Selection

Natural selection is the process in which organisms that are best fit for their environment survive in higher number and create more offspring.

At the same time, organisms that are not well suited will not survive or reproduce at such high rates. These organisms tend to be eliminated from the ecosystem.

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