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Animal Adaptations

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  • Which continent is this?
    Australia
  • What are the main characteristics of a Cheetah?
    Flexible spine, claws, long legs and long tail
  • What are the 2 characteristics of a young Cheetah?
    Eyes are closed and rely completely on their mother
  • What are the main characteristics of a European Mink
    Long body, short tail and short legs
  • Which continent is this?
    Africa
  • Which continent is this?
    South America
  • How does a European Mink source suitable food?
    Hunting small mammals and birds, as well as catching fish in water
  • What makes a supportive habitat for a European Mink?
    Near lakes, rivers and dams, they have access to fish and vegetation
  • Which continent is this?
    Asia
  • What are some examples of vegetation in Africa?
    Shrubs, grasses, Baobab tree, Marula tree, mangrove forests, cacti
  • Which continent is this?
    North America
  • What predators do Cheetahs face?
    Lions, leopards and hyenas
  • When do Cheetah's reproduce?
    During mating season
  • What is a life cycle?
    A life cycle is the key stages an animal goes through during its life. All plants and animals have a different life cycle.
  • How are environments and wildlife being protected?
    Laws, education, breeding programs and organisations
  • Which continent is this?
    Asia
  • Where do European Mink mostly live?
    Banks of rivers and streams (Wetlands)
  • Which continent is this?
    Antarctica
  • What are the 4 main stages of a mammal's life cycle?
    Embryo/gestation, live young, adult and reproduction
  • What is a European Mink's main diet?
    Vegetation, small mammals, birds and fish
  • What are some examples of vegetation in Europe?
    Oak and pine trees, lavender, meadows and maple
  • How does a Cheetah source suitable food?
    Stealth and speed to hunt down prey
  • What makes a supportive habitat for a Cheetah?
    Open grasslands with tall grass and prey such as antelopes
  • When do Cheetah's mainly hunt?
    Early mornings and evenings
  • What predators do European Mink's face?
    Large owls, golden eagles and American mink
  • When does a Cheetah become an adult?
    18-22 months
  • How many days are Cheetah embryo in gestation for?
    20-30 days
    2 months
    90-95 days
    70-75 days
  • How does a Cheetah protect itself against predators?
    Speed and camoflage
  • How does a European Mink protect itself against predators?
    Hiding in burrows and agile swimming
  • What is a Cheetahs main diet?
    Antelopes, gazelles and impalas
  • Where do Cheetah mainly live?
    Dry grasses in the African Savannah
  • What are 3 animals that live in Europe?
    Brown bear, Golden Eagle, Mink (or others)
  • Which continent is this?
    Europe