Geography animal adaptations

Question 1

rattle snakes

Answer 1

travels at 18mph

side winds- so it can gain grip without slipping, this reduces contact with heated land

camoflauges in sand- gives them protection and time to digest water from their chosen prey

Question 2

fennec fox

Answer 2

overside ears to catch even the quietest sounds

kidneys stop water loss

fur protects the foxes feet and gives them a pale colour and the ability to blend in with sand

Question 3

camels

Answer 3

have a thick layer of fur

bushy eyebrows to bat away flies, three eyelids

stores water they intake in their hump

stretchy nostrils to keep out sand

Question 4

desert beetles

Answer 4

stand on head to drink water

develops a thick exo skeleton that helps minimize water loss

ease to exploit plants a.k.a cacti

havng cavities beneath its forewings to trap excess moisture