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Observe animals living in different environments and their adaptive abilities and write them here.
(a) Discuss with your teacher and writeDiscuss animals that live in different environments (e.g. camels, polar bear, crocodiles) and how they adapt to their environments.

Animal	Environment	Adaptation Characteristics
Camel	Desert
Polar Bear	Ice Region (Arctic)
Crocodile	Water Area (Rivers, Swamps)
Monkey	Forest (Trees)
Fish	Water (River, Sea)
Deer	Grasslands
Elephant	Forest
Whale Fish	Sea

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AnimalEnvironmentAdaptation CharacteristicsCamelDesert- Hump-Stores fat, which provides energy for long period without food and water. - Long legs-Keep away from dust and hot sand and help in walking fast. - Thick eyelashes and nostrils-Protect the eyes and nose from sandstorms. - Water conservation-Less sweating and concentrated urine reduce loss of water.Polar BearIce Region (Arctic)- Thick fur and layer of fat-Provide insulation against the cold. - White fur-Perfect for camouflage in snow. - Big paws-Help in walking on ice and swimming. - Strong sense of smell-Detects prey from far off places.CrocodileWater Area (Rivers, Swamps)- Strong paws-Perfect for catching and crushing prey. - Ability to hide in water-Eyes and nostrils remain on surface, which allows it to hide in water to hunt. - Strong tail-Helps to swim fast. - Cold blooded body-Can survive for long time with less energy consumption.MonkeyForest (Trees)- Long tail-Helps in maintaining balance and hanging on trees. - The grip of hands and feet-Suitable for holding the branches firmly. - Sharp vision-Helps in detecting predators and food.FishWater (River, Sea)- Fins and streamlined body-Help in swimming. - Gills-Absorb oxygen from the water. - Smooth skin-Helps to have less resistance in the water. - Ability to change colour-Found in some fishes. It helps in hiding.DeerGrasslands- Long legs-For running fast and escaping predators. - Horns (in some species)-For self defence and dominance. - Keen sense of smell and hearing-To detect danger. - Specific teeth-Help in eating grass.ElephantForest- Long trunk-Helps in getting food, water and communication. - Long ears-Help in heat control. - Thick skin-It provides protection from sun and insects. - Social behaviour-Helps in dealing with threats.Whale FishSea- Streamlined body-For fast swimming. - Blowhole-For breathing at the surface. - A thick layer of fat-Retains heat in cold water. - Sound waves (echolocation)-Useful for hunting and communication.

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