Lesson 15 Habitats: Adaptations Camouflage

Greetings, scientists!

We are going to examine 4 kinds of animal adaptations that can be found in use by animals around our state. Adaptations help animals to survive in their environment. The first one we will look at is camouflage. You have likely heard of camouflage! There is a digital poster below that will be a good reference for you as you learn more about adaptations.

  • When you look at the poster below, do you recognize any of the animals?
  • How does camouflage help an animal to survive?

 

Watch Visual

camouflage: when the markings help it blend in. Copperhead snake, alligator, walking stick, Eastern screech owl

 

 

Interactive

Directions: Look at the animals in the pictures below. Respond to the statement after each picture with TRUE or FALSE.

 

 

 

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