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Study the pictures below
to see if you can identify any
adaptations. Then,
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Images taken from Microsoft Clip Art 2003
This species long, narrow hands and feet are good for grabbing branches. An orangutan also has short opposable thumbs and toes that act like hooks. Opposable means that the thumb can be placed opposite the other fingers (Orangutan Foundation International, 2004).
A giraffe can go weeks without water if it needs. Their long neck helps them to get food high in the treetops, keep track of predators and communicate with other giraffes. They can run up to 35 mph (Oakland Zoo, 1997).
Since the hippopotamus is in the water most of the day, it has oily secretions that protect its skin from the sun. It eyes, ears, and nose are located high on its face to allow it to be almost completely under water (Herrick, n.d.).
There are many types of frogs. Some common frog adaptations are webbed feet, and strong legs that can leap up to twenty times their body length (Tesler, 1999).
There are many types of tigers, but the species all have some common adaptations. They have a large build and good depth perception which allow them to catch sizeable prey. Their hind-legs are longer so they can jump (Lincoln Park Zoo, n.d.).
The owl has special feathers and sharp claws. Their hooked beak allows them to tear meat. This owl has camouflage coloring to disguise it during the day (Lincoln Park Zoo).
This species long, narrow hands and feet are good for grabbing branches. An orangutan also has short opposable thumbs and toes that act like hooks. Opposable means that the thumb can be placed opposite the other fingers (Orangutan Foundation International, 2004).
