Desert adaptations
Cacti store water in thick stems and have spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss. Camels have humps full of fat for energy.
Arctic adaptations
Polar bears have thick fur and a layer of fat (blubber). White fur camouflages them in snow.
Rainforest adaptations
Tall trees grow huge leaves to catch sunlight. Frogs have sticky pads to grip wet leaves.
🔑 Key Terms
- Adaptation
- A feature that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.
- Camouflage
- Colouring or patterns that help an animal blend in.
Did you know?
The fennec fox of the Sahara has huge ears — not just to hear better, but to release heat and stay cool!
Try it at home: Design a creature
- Pick an environment: jungle, desert, ocean, or snow.
- Draw an imaginary animal that could survive there.
- Label 3 adaptations and explain how each helps.