Surviving and Thriving

Animals and plants have special features, called adaptations, that help them survive in their environments. Natural selection is the process where organisms with the best adaptations are more likely to survive and pass on their traits.

Types of Adaptations

• Structural: Physical features, like a giraffe’s long neck.
• Behavioral: Things animals do, like birds migrating.
• Physiological: Internal processes, like a camel storing water.

Why Is This Important?

Over time, adaptations help species survive changes in their environment.

Real-World Example

The shape of a bird’s beak can determine what kind of food it can eat!