1.13- Animal Adaptions

Question 1

5 adaptions of penguins

Answer 1

• Thick layer of blubber and fur- reduces heat transfer to the surrounding area
• Small ears- reduce heat loss
• Black and white fur- camouflage in the water from predators
• Claws- cling to slippery ice
• Strong, muscular wings- catch fish and escape predators

Question 2

3 adaptions of the polar bear

Answer 2

• Thick fur- insulation
• Small ears- smaller surface area so there’s less heat transfer to the surrounding area
• Thick layer of blubber- reduces heat transfer into surrounding area and can be used as as energy to produce heat through respiration