Strangers in ParadiseOrganism Adaptations

Monk Seal• Stream-lined

body

• Flippers for propulsion

‘Akiapola’au Bird• “Swiss Army-

Knife” beak – woodpecker pick, tweezers, and probe

Carnivorous Caterpillar

• Looks like stick

• Claw like legs

Banana poka• Climbing

growth

• Fast growth

Wild Pig• Strong• Sharp hooves• Good sense of

smell• Low-to-ground

body

Frigate Bird• Large

• Powerful wings and bill

Green Sea Turtle• Lay eggs on land• Flippers for

digging & swimming

• Coordinated hatching of eggs at night

Rat• Nocturnal feeder

• Claws for climbing

• Omnivore

• Numerous offspring

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Choose one animal and describe one behavioral

and one structural adaptation and how these help that animal to survive