An adaptation is a special part a living creature has that helps it survive. Sometimes an adaptation is the shape or size of certain parts of the creature.
Examples
Adaptations for the arctic
- Some animals have thick fur, fluffy feathers or a large amount of fat. These adaptations to help them keep warm.
- Some animals have white fur or white feathers. These adaptations help them remain camouflaged.
Adaptations for deserts
- Cactus plants do not have leaves. This adaptation gives them a small surface area so they do not lose water easily.
- Some animals in the desert do not sweat even though it is hot. This adaptation stops them from losing water.
Used in a sentence
White fur is an adaptation of polar bears that helps camouflage in the snow.