Animals Adaptations:Body Parts

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 adaptation
• a body part or a behavior that helps an
animal meet basic needs

All animals have adaptations that enable them

to meet basic survival needs.
 What are some adaptations birds
have?
• Claw size and shape
• Beak shape
• Feathers
• Hollow bones
• Strong eyesight
Body Coverings Are Adaptations
• Fur
• Feathers
• Sharp hairs or quills
• Whiskers
• Scales
• Hairs
Color and Shape Are Adaptations
• Camouflage-an animal’s color or pattern
that helps it blend in with the surroundings

• Mimicry-an adaptation that makes one

animal look like another
 Shape of Body Parts is an
Adaptaiton
• Long neck of the giraffe (reach leaves in tall
trees)
• Long ears of the rabbit (better hearing)
Remember!! An adaptation is a
body part, covering, or behavior
that helps an animal meet its
basic needs for survival.