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5 Fascinating Adaptations of Arctic and Antarctic Animals

Share This Post: Antarctica and the Arctic are the coldest places on Earth, yet many animals not only survive but thrive in these icy environments. How do they do it? Polar animals have incredible adaptations that help them cope with extreme cold and scarce food in winter. Let’s explore five fascinating polar animal adaptations that […]

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Types of Bird Wings: functions, descriptions, and pictures!

Bird wings are not one size fits all – bird wings come in many specialized forms that are serve different functions and fit different lifestyles. Let’s take a look at a few different types of bird wings and what they do!

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Camouflage Lab: try this simple science activity in your classroom to learn about animal adaptations!

Are you studying animal adaptations with your class? If so, there is nothing quite like a camouflage lab to learn first-hand how concealing coloration can help animals avoid being eaten by predators! This lab activity is very simple and effective for showing students how natural selection favors animals that can hide from predators. This lab […]

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Amazing Wildlife

Animal Disguises: types of camouflage and coloration!

Camouflage is an adaptation that helps an animal disguise its appearance. There are many types of camouflage. Camouflage may help an animal blend into its background or look like something inedible or toxic. Many prey animals use camouflage to protect themselves from predators. Also, some predators use certain forms of camouflage to help them hide […]

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