Questions and Answers
Hippos have skin that can change color to blend into their surroundings.
False
Zebras' stripes make them highly visible to predators.
False
Coral snakes are non-poisonous.
False
King snakes are poisonous.
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Chameleons have skin that protects them from sunlight.
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Hippos' sweat helps to heal wounds by killing bacteria.
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Zebras' stripes are only useful for individual animals, not for groups.
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All animals have skin that has changed over millions of years to help them survive in their environment.
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Study Notes
Animal Skin Protection
- Animal skin protects them from danger and allows them to survive in nature.
- Hippo's skin produces red-colored sweat that protects it from strong sunlight, similar to sunscreen for humans.
- This sweat also contains chemicals that protect the hippo from insects and prevent bacteria from infecting wounds in dirty water.
Camouflage
- Zebra's stripes act as camouflage, helping the animal blend into its surroundings.
- When a group of zebras gather together, their stripes blend, making it difficult for predators like lions to single out an individual zebra.
Mimicry
- Coral snakes have a red, yellow, white, and black pattern on their skin, warning predators of their poison.
- King snakes have a similar pattern, but are non-poisonous, and use this mimicry to fool predators into thinking they are poisonous.
Adaptation
- Over millions of years, each animal's skin has evolved to help it survive in its environment.
Chameleon Camouflage
- Chameleons use camouflage to protect themselves by changing the color of their skin to match their environment.
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Learn about the unique features of animal skin and camouflage that help them survive and thrive in their environments.
