ANIMAL ADAPTATION (DISCUSSION)

Question 1

Adaptation: Shade-seeking & Nocturnal

Answer 1

Tarsiers
Civet Cats
Macaques
Hornbills
Vine Snakes
Tree Frogs
Butterflies

Question 2

Adaptation: Water-dependent & Mud-wallowing

Answer 2

Warty Pigs
Water Buffalo
Monitor Lizards
Philippine Eagle
Macaques

Question 3

Adaptation: Exoskeleton/Skin Protection

Answer 3

Rhino Beetles
Land Snails
Tarantulas
Earthworms

Question 4

Adaptation: Diet-based hydration

Answer 4

Civet Cats
Macaques
Squirrels
Hornbills
Butterflies
Tree Frogs

Question 5

Adaptation: Cooling Mechanisms

Answer 5

Philippine Eagle
Hornbills
Monitor Lizards
Vine Snakes

Question 6

Adaptation: Burrowing/Soil-dwelling

Answer 6

Earthworms
Land snails
tarantulas
monitor lizards

Question 7

Nocturnal; clings to shaded trees to avoid heat

Answer 7

Tarsiers

Question 8

Nocturnal; stays in trees or shaded area

Answer 8

Civet Cats

Question 9

Rests in shade during peak heat

Answer 9

Macaques

Question 10

Roosts in shaded areas to stay cool

Answer 10

Hornbills

Question 11

Moves in shaded canopies; remains motionless to reduce energy use

Answer 11

Vine Snakes

Question 11

Hides under leaves or in tree crevices during the day

Answer 11

Tree frogs

Question 12

Rests in shaded vegetation when not feeding

Answer 12

Butterflies (Philippine Swallowtails_

Question 13

Wallow in mud; forage in moist areas

Answer 13

warty pigs

Question 14

Stays in water/mud; sweats to regulate heat

Answer 14

Water Buffalo

Question 14

Nests in areas with access to water; cools by soaring

Answer 14

Philippine Eagle

Question 14

Seeks water sources; basks early and burrow later

Answer 14

Monitor Lizards

Question 15

Drinks frequently from streams; bathes in water

Answer 15

Macaques

Question 16

Hard exoskeleton with waxy coating prevents dehydration

Answer 16

Rhino Beetles

Question 17

Thick shell & mucus prevents water loss

Answer 17

Land Snails

Question 18

Exoskeleton helps reduce moisture loss; burrowing helps retain humidity

Answer 18

Tarantulas

Question 19

Mucus coating keeps skin moist for respirations; burrows into soil during dry conditions

Answer 19

Earthworms

Question 20

Eats water-rich fruits for hydration

Answer 20

Civet ctas

Question 21

Feeds on fruits & leaves to get moisture

Answer 21

Macaques

Question 22

Consumes juicy fruits & nuts to maintain hydration

Answer 22

Philippine Squirrels

Question 23

Diet includes water-rich fruits

Answer 23

Hornbill

Question 24

Sips nectar & moisture from damp surfaces

Answer 24

Butterflies

Question 25

Absorbs water through skin and consumes wet prey

Answer 25

tree frogs

Question 26

Spread Wings to increase airflow & prevent overheating

Answer 26

Philippine Eagle

Question 27

Uses beak and throat pouch to regulate temperature

Answer 27

Hornbills

Question 28

Basks in the morning, then hides in burrows

Answer 28

Monitor lizards

Question 29

Slender body helps dissipate heat

Answer 29

vine snalkes

Question 30

burrow deep to avoid extreme surface condition

Answer 30

Earthworms

Question 31

burrow in moist during dry periods

Answer 31

land snails

Question 32

create burrows to retain moisture and regulate temperature

Answer 32

tarantulas

Question 33

Uses burrowing as cooling strategy

Answer 33

Monitor LizardsS

Question 34

Stores food to reduce unnecessary movement during extreme heat

Answer 34

Philippine Squirrel

Question 35

Nests in dense foliage to stay cool

Answer 35

Philippine eagle

Question 36

Have Puddling behavior/ absorbing moisture from wet soils

Answer 36

Butterflies

Question 37

Scales on wings reflect sunlight to prevent overheating

Answer 37

Butterflies