Leaves help a plant absorb light. - S
Sharp claws are used for digging. - S
A squid releases black ink when threatened. - B
A stinkbug releases a terrible smell when threatened. - B
Rabbits have large ears to hear when predators are near. - S
Ducks have webbed feet to help them swim. - S
Crocodiles have sharp teeth for tearing meat. - S
A porcupine uses its quills for protection. - S
Thick fur keeps the polar bear warm. - S
A puffer fish can make itself twice the size if a predator is near. - B
Possums eat at night to help protect them from predators. - B
Owls have large eyes to help them see when hunting at night. - S
The water-holding frog buries itself underground when times are dry. - B
The mountain pygmy possum hibernates over winter when food is in short supply. - B
A tortoise has no teeth but instead has a sharp saw blade jaw for clipping off plants. - S
Hawks have sharp claws to help them catch and kill their prey. - S
Whales migrate to warmer waters to calve and to ensure a good food supply. - B
Bees perform a kind of dance to tell other bees the location of a food source. - B
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of physical and behavioral adaptations worksheet.
