Survival of Animal Species

Specific behaviours of animals

Animals have specific behaviours to protect them from being harmed by humans or enemies

Animals that curl their bodies

Millipedes and pangolins curl up their bodies to protect themselves from danger

Camouflage

Deer and squirrels have brownish colours that match the brown color of the trees and soil

Animals that break off their body parts

Lizards break off their tails when they feel threatened

Animals living in groups

Elephants, zebras and anchovies live in groups and allows them to defend themselves together when they are in danger

Animals protect themselves from cold weather

Animals live in polar region have specific characteristics to protect themselves from cold weather

Animals with thick fur

Polar bears and arctic foxes have thick fur to enable them to live in very cold weather

Animals with thick layer of fat

Penguins and sea lions have a thick layer of fat under their skin to keep their body warm

Animals protect themselves from hot weather

Camels have humps (fatty tissues) which can be used as a food reserve

Way chickens take care of their eggs

The hens incubate their eggs until they hatch and raise their chicks