Can you explain how the Macaw's colorful feathers affect their survival?
The colorful feathers help them camouflage in the flowers and fruit trees.
How is having a beak related to birds survival?
Beaks help birds catch their food; reach into small places; crack open fruits and nuts.
What are the physical adaptations of a polar bear in order for them to survive?
Their white fur helps them camouflage; their thick fur helps them stay warm; their webbed feet helps them swim
These feathers help birds fly.
flight feathers
The Dart blue frog needs to have what type of skin to survive?
The dart blue frog needs to have moist (a little wet) skin to survive.
What are two similarities between a crocodile and an iguana?
Both are reptiles; both have scale; both use camouflage; both need the sun to stay warm
How is having claws related to animals survival?
Claws help animals climb trees; claws help animals run fast.
What does the word inedible mean?
Something you can not eat.
What are the feathers that are closest to the bird's skin?
Down feathers
Where do Macaws live?
Macaws live in the rain forest
Why do amphibians have smooth and wet skin?
Smooth skin helps them survive in and out of water.
What would happen if the crocodile gets too hot?
A crocodile would go swimming.
What is one physical adaptation that the dart frog has to survive?
Blue skin; poisonous skin
What are the feathers that we can see on birds?
Contour feathers
Why does a crocodile need scales?
A crocodile needs scales to keep their skin moist and to protect them from injuries.
What is one adaptation from ducks feathers?
Helps them float in the water; keeps them warm; keeps them dry
Can you elaborate why owls have feathers on their face?
It helps them hear better.
How does keratin help feathers?
Keratin makes feathers strong and durable.
Can you explain two ways whiskers affect animals survival?
Help animals detect movement; help animals move around; help animals find food; help animals detect danger
How are scales and our nails similar?
Both are made from Keratin.
How would you summarize two ways a caterpillar uses self-defense?
Using camouflage; curling up inside a leaf; looking dangerous; being poisonous; bright color
How does having the physical adaptation of webbed feet help ducks and polar bears?
Webbed feet help these animals swim.
What is one way peacocks use their feathers?
Attract mates; or scare its predators by looking bigger
What is a dewlap?
The skin that hangs in the iguanas throat.
What does moist mean?
Moist is being a little wet.