Animals

Adaptation

Adaptations of Desert Animals

Lack of water creates a survival problem for
all desert organisms, animals and plants
alike.
But animals have an additional problem --
they are more susceptible to extremes of
temperature than are plants.
Animals receive heat directly by radiation
from the sun, and indirectly, by conduction
from the substrate (rocks and soil) and
convection from the air.




Adaptations of Animals in the Tropical
Rainforest

The tropical rainforest is a wet, warm forest of trees that
grow very closely together.
The canopy (tallest tress) in the rainforest can release 200
gallons of water each year into the atmosphere. The
resulting moisture hangs over the forest, keeping the
interior warm and humid.
Animals living in the rainforest have had to adapt to these
wet, warm conditions and have had to find niches that
allow them to thrive. They do this by altering species
characteristics to fit the tall trees, the constant humidity
and the quiet rainforest floor.



Animals adaptation in Tundra
Animals native to the tundra, a cold climate, have
made special adaptations--both physical and
behavioral--to their environment.
They adopt a variety of techniques to help them
survive in a world that is otherwise hostile. Some
animals can leave the region if the going gets too
tough. They can create microclimates to live in by
constructing shelters.
They can store food. They can even alter their
body shape and protect it with changing coats of
colored fur or feathers.



Animals adaptation in the Philippines