Adaptations Museum 3rd Period by Shelby Pfeiffer

Horses 32

madison_hensley — 2017-01-12 16:26:49 UTC

Long tails to swat flys away

kitten 8

2017-01-12 16:27:08 UTC

claws for protection
teeth for hunting

Betta Fish 4

2017-01-12 16:27:23 UTC

The Betta's adapation is small size letting it fit in tiny spaces. Also, aggression is an adapation. Which is his for his territary. A challenge is also the aggresion because they fight till death

Pangolin 16

2017-01-12 16:27:43 UTC

Its adaptation is a tongue longer than its body so it can reach insects. Also scales made of keratin. Rises up on two legs and runs using their tail as balance. Most species are nocturnal due to terrible eyesight. Gestation period is 70-140 days.

Tiger 27

2017-01-12 16:27:57 UTC

Striped Coat for camouflage

Sharp Hearing

mantis shrimp 15

2017-01-12 16:28:35 UTC

super-cavitation - it attacks so quickly that the water around them actually becomes so hot it goes into a boil.
The mantis shrimp has an astounding 16 color receptors in it"s eyes

snakes 31

2017-01-12 16:28:58 UTC

1. flexible jaw mechanism
2. forked tongues
3. camouflage patterns
4. move quickly

pistol shrimp 15

2017-01-12 16:29:06 UTC

The snapping action of the claw actually shoots out a jet of water at up to 62 miles an hour

peacock 19

2017-01-12 16:30:04 UTC

male uses long, colorful tail to attract mates
spurs on backs of legs to defend themselves
challenge: molting feathers

glass frog 29

2017-01-12 16:30:29 UTC

http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/glass_frog_facts/291/

Jellyfish 21

2017-01-12 16:30:40 UTC

The transparent body makes jellyfish less visible to predators.

Sloth 30

2017-01-12 16:30:55 UTC

- Sleep up to 20 hours a day
- Algae can grow on a sloth's fur - About once a week they go to the ground to use the bathroom

Fox 5

2017-01-12 16:30:58 UTC

The fox can burrow underground in small holes too small for large predators to fit through.

they also glare really well he glares at vesta for stealing the wolf idea

Wallaby 13

2017-01-12 16:31:13 UTC

~ They are alike to the marsupial kangaroos
~ Powerful hind legs to bound along at high speeds & to jump great distances
~ Also use their hind legs to produce powerful kicks
~ They have powerful tails for balance & to prop themselves up

Deer 18

2017-01-12 16:31:20 UTC

Deer have tan coats to hide easily in forests. They have horns and hooves to fight.

Sea Turtle 11

2017-01-12 16:32:20 UTC

cold-blooded, have a slow metabolic rate, which allows them to stay submerged for long periods of time.

Blue footed booby 32

madison_hensley — 2017-01-12 16:32:20 UTC

When they see their prey they use their physical adaptations to dive into water

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Hippos

lydia_white — 2017-01-12 16:34:49 UTC

A hippos' skin gives off a substance that is a sunblock for them because they spend so much time in the sun. Their eyes, nose, and ears are also on the top of their heads so they can still use their senses while submerged under water for long periods of time.

Ocelot 12

2017-01-12 16:35:45 UTC

-Retractable claws to aid in climbing up trees.
-Sharp teeth to eat its prey
-Because they are so adaptable, ocelots have few predators.

Sea Pig 6

2017-01-12 16:36:36 UTC

The sea pig is part of the sea cucumber
They travels in large packs – anywhere from 300 to 600 at a time

Fennec Fox

2017-01-12 16:37:33 UTC

Their sandy fur helps to reflect heat, and also provides excellent camouflage . also have thick fur on the soles of their feet, which insulate against the hot sand of the desert. And their ears are like radars, they can hear bugs underground.

Elephant14

2017-01-12 16:38:00 UTC

their trunks grab food and pick up water

Naked Mole rat

madison_hensley — 2017-01-12 16:39:14 UTC

Use vibrations and sounds to tell where they are at since they are blind

2017-01-12 16:40:24 UTC

finger monkey 24

2017-01-12 16:40:40 UTC

adapted to be small enough to hide from predators easily

cheetah

2017-01-12 16:41:07 UTC

catch fast food
fastest land animal

Labrador Retriever 25

2017-01-12 16:42:09 UTC

Webbed Feet

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Kangaroo

2017-01-12 16:43:16 UTC

They lick their arms and legs to cool their body.

Greyhound 32

madison_hensley — 2017-01-12 16:44:19 UTC

Long skinny muscular legs, they're very fast since greyhounds are racedogs

Tarantula 2

2017-01-12 16:45:00 UTC


They don't spin webs they set up trip wires. They are large and hairy, and they shed their exoskeleton to grow. They eat mainly insects, but sometimes target bigger prey.

Hedgehog 22

2017-01-12 16:45:49 UTC

sharp needle like "spines" that stand up when the hedgehog feels threatened and needs defense. When they do this, they curl into a ball to protect their underbelly.

Red Panda 7

2017-01-12 16:45:57 UTC

1) Small body mass allows them to walk on thin branches to become inaccessible to.
2) Strong, curved claws for climbing trees.
3) Hind-foot mobility, allowing it to do a headfirst descent.

Frilled Neck Lizard

2017-01-12 16:46:35 UTC

Frilled Neck Lizard's teeth are fused into their jawbones instead of them being in sockets, so their teeth are much more firm than other species of lizards. The Frilled Lizards's habitat is very susceptible to fires during the dry seasons so they flee to the trees.

Giraffe 10

2017-01-12 16:47:53 UTC

adaptations- can consume up to 12 gallons of water, long neck to feed on treetops and spot predators, keen eye sight.

Dog panting 25

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tiger 28

2017-01-12 16:50:14 UTC

great hearing and stripped camo

Buffalo 17

2017-01-12 16:51:23 UTC

-Bacteria in stomach get nutrients out of food.
-Increased hearing and smelling to know where predators are
-Lowered head to help eat short grass

Teacup Pig 7

2017-01-12 16:55:09 UTC

1)Sparse hair so they don overheat.
2) Long snout for digging.
3) Very strong rear teeth although not very strong back teeth. Which, widens the range of food they can eat.

Ninja Shrimp 15

2017-01-12 16:56:24 UTC

The Ninja Shrimp earned its common name from the rapid change in color that can occur.
This species is known to possess colors of red, yellow, brown, blue, greay, black, and more.

Sphynx cat

2017-01-12 16:56:25 UTC

intelligent, does not shed

Penguins 3

lydia_white — 2017-01-12 16:57:29 UTC

Penguins wings are paddle-like flippers because they don't have to fly for their food, but they do have to swim for their survival. They also have dense bones to keep them from floating easily.

Grey Hound

2017-01-12 16:59:43 UTC

Fastest Dog in the world

adorabilis 15

2017-01-12 17:00:27 UTC

it lives and survives at the deepest depths of the ocean causing its small size

German Shepherd 12

2017-01-12 17:00:58 UTC

-First bred as mountain sheep dogs and military dogs.
-Used in WWII because of their reliable sense of smell, powerful reactions and muscles.

Harp Seal 7

2017-01-12 17:03:17 UTC

1) Blubber to hold body heat.
2) Fur on surface of skin to keep warm as well.
3) Sharp teeth and strong flippers to fend off from predators.

Mimic Octopus 20

2017-01-12 17:03:18 UTC

Mimic Octopus can take form of up to 15 marine life, making it hard for predators to tell the difference between it and other species.

Hooded Seal 3

lydia_white — 2017-01-12 17:06:49 UTC

To attract a mate the hooded seal will close one nostril and inflate a pink 'nasal membrane out of the other.

Harambe 5

2017-01-12 17:09:24 UTC

gorillas huddle in their sleeping areas on cold days to keep warm

Pepe

2017-01-12 17:11:33 UTC

Toads have strong legs to jump far. And a large mouth to consume insects.

Dat boi 6

2017-01-12 17:14:28 UTC

The shape of the frog's body is streamlined, with a slim body, no neck and a broad head, which allows it to propel itself through water more smoothly.

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Kittens 8

2017-01-19 16:41:49 UTC

Although most people don't believe it, cats are prey to large birds of prey.

There are 36 species of cats in the world.

23 cheetah

2017-01-19 16:43:07 UTC

1)the cheetah is fastest land animal and can reach a max speed of 75 mph
2)Approximately 50 to 75% of cubs die within months.

Vesta Dennis: Red Panda 7

2017-01-19 16:44:44 UTC

1) Red pandas are the only living member of the family Ailuridae; not members of the raccoon family.
2) In significantly cold temperatures, red pandas can become dormant, lowering their metabolic rate and raising it every few hours to wake up and look for food. This adaptation has allowed them to spend almost as little energy as a sloth, which is exceptionally beneficial considering the low nutrition content of their diet.

Buffalo 17

2017-01-19 16:45:09 UTC

1.The buffalo was the first national mammal.
2.The buffalo population is decreasing over time.

Sea turtle 2

2017-01-19 16:48:06 UTC

1. Not sexually mature till 20-50 years
2. Live up to 80-100 years

Hippopotamus 3

lydia_white — 2017-01-19 16:49:34 UTC

1. Hippos attract mates by urinating and defecating (peeing and pooping) at the same time and then sinning their tails (like a "hippo-copter") to spread it everywhere.

2. Hippos are a vulnerable species with a population of 125,000-150,000.

Lemur 11

2017-01-19 16:52:25 UTC

1. Very sociable
2. Almost extinct

Yeti Crab

2017-01-19 16:52:54 UTC

Yeti crabs grow hairs on them that is used to keep food because they eat the microbes that grow on them. They live 2,600 meters below the surface near hot pockets in the freezing water of the Arctic.

Betta Fish 4

2017-01-19 16:53:01 UTC

1. The Betta has a labyrith organs, which allows the fish to extract oxygen from the waters surface
2. Betta's fight for territory and females

Abigayle Tuggle 21

2017-01-19 16:53:12 UTC

My animal was a jellyfish and two interesting facts i found is they are asexual reproducers and they are related closely to sea fans.

Shawn Gonzalez 15

2017-01-19 16:53:59 UTC

tiger pistol shrimp
1"loudest sea animal"
2 it has developed guns

Hedgehogs 22

2017-01-19 16:54:09 UTC

- Baby hedgehogs are called hoglets.
- Their spines are stiff, hollow hairs.

Shawn Gonzalez 15

2017-01-19 16:55:41 UTC

peacock mantis shrimp
1sees 10 times as many colors as humans
2strikes as fast as .22 caliber shot
3strikes fast enough to boil water

Chinchilla: Aleigha Hunt 12

2017-01-19 16:56:23 UTC

-Domesticated chinchillas are still bred for fur.
-Make good and entertaining pets as long as you have some knowledge on their lifestyles.

Elizabeth Sexton 10

2017-01-19 16:56:44 UTC

giraffes travel in packs of 50 and can eat up to hundreds of leaves per day. before mating the girl giraffe pees in the boys mouth

Grey Wolf Dakota jarrell 5

2017-01-19 16:57:07 UTC

only the alpha male and female mate to avoid the food source being consumed too quickly.

wolves are loyal to their pack and will sacrifice themselves for the pack.

Whitetail Deer 18

2017-01-19 17:03:35 UTC

-main predator is humans
-average lifespan is around 4.5 years

Samantha 14

2017-01-19 17:11:11 UTC

Elephant.
1. gestation of 22 months
2. they are warm blooded

peacock

2017-01-19 17:11:33 UTC

peahens are dull and boring so they can have camo while sitting on eggs
gestation period is 28 days

tori desk #26

2017-01-19 17:12:13 UTC

Fennec fox, it can hear underground and it barely drinks water.

Wallaby 13

2017-01-19 17:14:04 UTC

Once having their first joey, they get pregnant again and pause their pregnancy after it has about 100 cells. They don't continue to produce until the first joey leaves the pouch

Camel 31

2017-01-19 17:14:56 UTC

1. A dromedary camels scientific name is Camelus Dromedarius

2. they have a gestation of 15 months.

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Dolphin

2017-01-26 16:35:22 UTC

They can hold their breath for a long time and they are not very social.

Bryce 17

2017-01-26 16:36:13 UTC

Bald Eagles:
1. They are the national bird of the U.S.A.
2. Females are bigger than males.

shawn 15 Argentavis Magnificens

2017-01-26 16:36:21 UTC

scavenger
flew like a plane
scavenger
lived several decades

Banana Slug

2017-01-26 16:40:53 UTC

- they will eat other animals poop
- they have both male and female reproductive organs

Lemur 4

2017-01-26 16:43:52 UTC

1. Lemurs have a reliance on social bonds
2. Lemurs re 90% extinct :(

Vesta Dennis - Chinchilla

2017-01-26 16:44:06 UTC

1) Chinchillas are nocturnal, but will become diurnal (active during day) with domestication.
2) Chinchillas are very compassionate animals. If another female cannot produce milk, another female can adopt the babies. More so, unlike in other rodents, male Chins do not kill or harm babies, and in fact can baby sit the kits or baby Chinchilla if the mother is out feeding.

Macaroni Penguin 3

lydia_white — 2017-01-26 16:44:43 UTC

-Penguins' eyes work better underwater to help avoid prey while swimming and hunting
-During incubation, the female takes care of the eggs first while the male hints, then the male takes care of the egg while the mom hunts and the egg will hatch while with the male.

Abigayle Tuggle 21

2017-01-26 16:45:51 UTC

Toco Toucan
-they can break their beaks,
-they are only pregnant for 18 days

Puppies 8: Madyson

2017-01-26 16:47:44 UTC

Birds eat puppies
Pregnant for 65 days

Bottlenose Dolphin 18

2017-01-26 16:49:39 UTC

1. They travel in packs with a dominant male.
2. They are closely related to orcas.

Komodo dragon 5

2017-01-26 16:50:32 UTC

1.komodo dragons can camolauge themselves to catch prey
2.dragons can also in a way breath fire

elizabeth 10

2017-01-26 16:51:42 UTC

polar bear's main predators are themselves. their pregnant up to 195-265 days

Angelfish 22

2017-01-26 16:52:29 UTC

Both male and females change color to attract mates.
Baby angelfish are called "fry."

Polar bear 13

2017-01-26 16:56:30 UTC

~Mates only stay together for a week, then separate.
~Life span is 25-30 years

Hairy Frog fish 20

2017-01-26 16:57:37 UTC

They have Esca's that dangle in front of their mouths to attract prey. When prey is close enough they gulp the prey down faster than the human eye can see

glass frog 29

2017-01-26 16:57:47 UTC

1. Glass frogs are endangered due to habitat loss.
2. It's unique adaptations is that it is very small and clear.

Tasmanian Tiger 1

2017-01-26 16:58:35 UTC

The Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) was a Tertiary consumer that is now extinct. They preyed on other marsupials like kangaroos. Their pale brown bodies and stripes helped them to blend into the Australian Environment.

Tasmanian Devil 2

2017-01-26 16:59:07 UTC

Have the strongest jaws for its size.
Gestation is 21 days.

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Buffalo 20

2017-01-26 17:00:51 UTC

1.Buffalo are the 1st national mammal.
2.They are becoming extinct

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angelfish

2017-01-26 17:03:05 UTC

jaden noel #19
live 8-10 years, cold blooded, gestation period is 3-4 days.

Horned Lizard

2017-01-26 17:05:03 UTC

#6
Shoots blood from its eyes
lays 10 to 30 eggs at a time

Samantha 14

2017-01-26 17:12:10 UTC

1.males die after mating
2. flexible

Poisonous dart frog 26

madison_hensley — 2017-01-26 17:16:12 UTC

Very deadly and can kill all their prey with their poison.

4 Beta Fish, Lemur

2017-02-02 16:43:17 UTC

They both have a fast gestation period
Both have cool adaptations

Camel VS Tiger 31

2017-02-02 16:45:21 UTC

A camel is a herbivore where as a Tiger is a carnivore. This is interesting because when you think about their differences in the teeth, and their "feet". Camels don't have claws where as tigers do, so they can rip into their prey's skin.

glass frog and camel 29

2017-02-02 16:45:52 UTC

Both of these animals have very unique adaptations. The glass frog is very small and clear which allows it to hide from it's predators easily. The camel has two humps that store water and energy and considering they live in deserts this is very beneficial.

Hippo, Macaroni Penguin 3

lydia_white — 2017-02-02 16:48:14 UTC

Both travel in packs, but hippos only have to find their food while macaroni penguins have to hunt for it.

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madison_hensley — 2017-02-02 16:49:32 UTC

Camel and Posionious dart frog. Animal behavior i think is most interesting is the unique adaptations. A camel can store water in its humps and a dart frog is posionious.

Hedgehog & Angelfish 22

2017-02-02 16:51:46 UTC

Hedgehog gestation period is 30-40 days and has live birth. Angelfish gestation period is up to 60 hours. they then lay up to 500 eggs into the water and go on with their lives.

2 Sea-turtle, Tasmanian Devil

2017-02-02 16:51:56 UTC

Sea-turtle gestation is 60 days. Tasmanian Devil gestation is 21 days.

Jellyfish and Toco Toucan 21

2017-02-02 16:52:48 UTC

Jellyfish gestation period is several weeks were as a toucans is 18 days

Buffalo, Bald Eagle-17

2017-02-02 16:53:19 UTC

The bald eagle migrates alone because it has very few preys, they have really sharp claws which help them protect themselves. However, buffaloes travel in herds for protection from animals like wolves and mountain lions.

Whitetail Deer/ Bottlenose Dolphin 18

2017-02-02 16:55:10 UTC

Capturing prey is where these two animals are most different. While the dolphin is a carnivore and captures itś prey, the deer is a herbivore and only eats plants.

1. Tasmanian Tiger and Frilled Dragon

2017-02-02 16:55:41 UTC

The Frilled Dragon had many predators like big birds and bigger lizards but it's frill is its defense making it appear intimidating , However the Tasmanian Tiger had no predators other than humans making it the top of the food chain in it's environment.

Pangolin-Red Panda 16

2017-02-02 16:56:07 UTC

How they capture their prey is very different even though they have similar diets. The pangolin uses its long tongue while the red panda uses strong paws

32

2017-02-02 16:59:35 UTC

Fennec fox and Coyote. there life span is really different. Fennec fox live up to 14 years. and coyotes live only 6 to 8 years

10. giraffe and polar bear

2017-02-02 17:00:53 UTC

Giraffes and Polar bears both migrate. Giraffes migrate to grasslands for more vegetation. Polar bears migrate to huston bay to keep warm.

14 Sam

2017-02-02 17:03:20 UTC

The Elephants gestation period is 22 months and Mice gestation period is 20 days, leaving the elephant to not provide for a child for a while but the mouse to get the baby o
ut sooner.

28. Dolphin and Anteater

2017-02-02 17:05:36 UTC

Neither migrate
Both warmblooded
Both prey to a larger animal.
Prey on smaller food.
Abundance of food in it's enviroment

12. Chinchilla and Leopard Gecko

2017-02-02 17:07:56 UTC

-Both species male's make tail movements when attracted to a female.
-Both repopulate to increase their population

flamingo vs lion 23

2017-02-02 17:09:15 UTC

flamingos weigh around 4 pounds so that they can easily fly places
lions can weigh up to 420 pounds so that theyre big enough to kill other animals like zebras

Lemur and Dolphin 11

2017-02-02 17:09:28 UTC

Both species are warmblooded and don't migrate very far from where the originally live.

8, Kittens and Puppies

2017-02-02 17:16:41 UTC

They act just like humans when pregnant.

20. Hairy frog fish and Buffalo

2017-02-02 17:16:53 UTC

Both species live in habitats that are abundant of a certain food supply. Frog fish live in dive sites that are abundant to algae. Buffalo live in prairies that are abundant of grass