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Lesson 2

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Have you ever wondered how animals are able to survive in the

wild?

Animals have certain adaptations that help

them to survive.

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Think about the way you dress in the summer.

You don’t wear your jackets or boots outside!

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Animal adaptation

Camouflage: color or pattern that helps an animal hide.

The chameleon can change its color to match its surroundings. Animals need to hide to stay

safe or to find food.

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Some adaptations help animals eat, move and stay safe!

Animal AdaWtations

Sharp teeth help a lion bite

meat.

Wings and feathers help a

bird fly.

A porcupine has sharp

quills.

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Plant Adaptations

Adaptation: body part or behavior that helps a living thing.

Banyan TreeJade Plant

Many roots

Thick leaves that store water

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Plant Adaptation

sSome adaptations help plants

stay alive and make new plants.

Rose

Rose thorns stop animals from eating

them.

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Plant Adaptatio

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Maple Fruit

They carry the seeds to new

places

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Flowers attract some animals…

They help make new plants.

Plant Adaptations

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What helps plants and

animals live in places?