How Animals Survive

Adaptation

A trait that makes an animal suited to its environment Ex: growing thicker fur in cold areas

Happens over a long period of time

Camouflage

Blending in with the environment to remain more hidden

Animals do this to stay hidden from predators

Also do this to stay hidden so they can catch their prey

Migration

To go from one place or another

Animals will do this to get out of the cold or if there is not a food source near them

Hibernation

Animals go into deep sleep during all or part of winter

Do this because food source is scarce

Defense

Many animals have adapted ways to defend themselves against other animals

This can include anything from a hard shell, to a skunk spraying something smelly to protect against predators