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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