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2..2 Adapting to different habitats

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  • How long can a giraffe's tongue grow?
    Up to 40 cm.
  • What color or pattern is a giraffe’s coat?
    It is spotty / it has spots.
  • Why do polar bears need thick fur?
    To keep them warm in freezing conditions.
  • Where do monkeys usually live?
    In trees / in warm forests.
  • What color is a polar bear's fur?
    White (it looks white to blend in with the snow).
  • Where do giraffes live?
    In the grasslands of Africa.
  • Unscramble this word from the text: E S F O R T S
    Forests.
  • Look at the picture. What body part helps the black monkey hold onto the tree branch?
    Its long tail (and arms/legs).
  • Look closely at the picture of the polar bear's paw. What does it have to help it walk on ice?
    Sharp claws / thick fur on its paws.
  • Why does a giraffe need a long neck?
    To reach food high up in the trees.
  • The text says polar bears are "endangered." What does endangered mean?
    It means there are very few left, and they are in danger of dying out.
  • What is likely to happen to a polar bear with no fur?
    It would get too cold and it could die.
  • Describe the polar bear's habitat. What is the weather like?
    It is freezing / cold, snowy, and icy.
  • Name three things that monkeys like to eat.
    Fruit, nuts, leaves, and seeds (any three).
  • What do giraffes eat?
    They eat the leaves and branches of trees.
  • What do we call a special feature that helps an animal survive in its environment? (Clue: Starts with 'A')
    Adaptation.
  • Complete the sentence: Most animals have features that are ________ to their natural habitat.
    Suited.
  • True or False: Giraffes need to drink water every ten minutes.
    False! They can go for long periods without drinking water.
  • Why is living in trees good for monkeys?
    It helps them find food (like fruit and nuts) and stay safe from predators on the ground.
  • Why do giraffes have a strong, moveable tongue?
    To pull leaves off branches easily without getting hurt by thorns.
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