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Adaptations
• How do animals and plants adapt to survive in their surroundings?
• A science project by 8NF
• North Chadderton School
• Oldham, UK
By Becci
Adaptations: The Dolphin• Streamlined to move fast, to
catch food and to escape from predators
• Excellent hearing to protect itself from predators
• Very intelligent mammal
• Swims with other dolphins for company and protection
By Emma Walker
Adaptations: The Crab
• A hard shell to protect it from sharp rocks and predators.
• Powerful pincers for gripping their prey.
• Its legs can move it fast…to escape predators.
By Chantelle Connell
Adaptations: The Sparrow Hawk
• Excellent eyesight for hunting.
• Powerful beak and claws for catching prey.
• Streamline body to reduce drag and allow it to move fast!
By Natalie Fairbrother
Adaptations: The Eagle
• An eagle can see food from a great height!
• It then moves swiftly down behind the prey
• The prey must be quick to escape!
By Michael Sapseid
Adaptations: The Shark• A streamlined shape
reduces drag and allows it to move fast through water.
• Fins allow it to change direction easily
• Powerful jaws and teeth for catching and eating food.
By Chantelle Connell
Adaptations: The Penguin• Webbed feet for powerful
swimming
• Streamlined shape to reduce drag in water
• Thick skin and lots of fat to keep it warm in cold weather.
• Likes to huddle with friends to keep warm
By Natalie Pande
Adaptations: The Chameleon• It can change colour to
blend in with its surroundings: so its predators and prey cannot see it!
• Extra long tongue to catch prey.
• Eyes can rotate all around to look out for prey and predators.
By Stephen Riding
Adaptations: The Polar Bear• Thick layer of fat for
insulation and food storage.
• Thick waterproof fur for insulation
• Large feet to reduce the pressure on the ice and snow
• White colour for camouflage
By Lee Cleworth
Adaptations: The Camel• Loses very little water
through sweating, or through its urine.
• Sandy brown coat to camouflage it in the desert
• Almost no fat under the skin. This allows it to keep cool in the hot climate
By Chris Danson
Adaptations: The Mole
• Large front paws for digging
• Powerful sense of smell
• Can detect very small vibrations
By Chris Danson