3. What are different types of adaptations found in following animals for survival in the tropics.
a) Toucan (a bird)
b) Red eyed frog
c) Monkeys
d) Lion and tigers.
Answers
Answer:
Toucan (Bird)
Explanation:
The toucan has developed a very large beak which allows it to reach fruit on lighter branches. adjusting the flow of blood to their beak. They tuck their beak under their wings when they sleep to keep warm. They have adapted to live in the canopy as they don't fly very well.
Answer:
a) They have adaptedto live in the canopy as they don't fly very well.
b) Thesefrogs are nocturnal and will spend most of their days camouflaged on the underside of a leaf. While sleeping, the frog will hide its bright colors by closing its eyes and tucking its feet beneath its body.
c) These monkeys use their strong arms and legs to help them live happily high in the treetops. They also have another cool adaptation, a prehensile tail, or atail that can grab and hold things.
d) Lions have adapted strong, retractablejaws and rough tongues to help them eat their prey, and lions that live in particularly hot environments have adapted to stay cooler in the heat and the tiger's adaptations of having nocturnal habits, striped camouflage, excellent vision and hearing, sharp teeth and claws, a flexible spine and the ability to quietly and quickly pounce on a predator are the tiger's biggest advantages to remaining alive on our planet.