Adaptation in Animals

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What would happen to animals if they weren't adapted to survive?
If animals were not adapted to survive, they would die
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How are animals in cold climates adapted to survive?
Animals in cold climates (e.g. Arctic) hve thick fur and fat under their skin (blubber) for warmth
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Give examples of animals in the arctic and an adaptation?
Animals in the arctic (e.g. Arctic Fox, Arctic Hare) are white in the winter but brown in the summer
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Why are these animals adapted in this way?
Animals in the arctic change colour so that they are camouflaged meaning that can't be seen as easily.
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Why do large animals find it diffult to cool down?
Large animals find it difficult to cool down because they have smaller surface areas compared to their volume.
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How are animals adapted to survive in the desert?
Animals in the desert are adpated to conserve water and stop them getting too hot. They may also hunt/feed at night to remain cool in the day.
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How are animals in cold climates adapted to survive?

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Animals in cold climates (e.g. Arctic) hve thick fur and fat under their skin (blubber) for warmth

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Give examples of animals in the arctic and an adaptation?

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Why are these animals adapted in this way?

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Why do large animals find it diffult to cool down?

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