Behavioral Adaptations
By: Carlie Mote
Hibernation
Hibernation is a state of inactivity where body temperatures drops a lot, breathing slows. Happens in cold environments. Lowers metabolism. By hibernating animals saves energy by sleeping for a certain period of time, most the time is 3 to 4 weeks. Often with low body temperatures, the function of hibernation is to conserve energy during a period when sufficient food is unavailable.
Bear Hibernation
This bear is hibernating to save his energy while the food is scarce.
Skunk Hibernation
Skunks going into hibernation in a log.
Frog Hibernation
This is a wood frog going into hibernation in a log.
Imprinting
Its a form of learning in which an animal at a specific critical time in its life forms a social attachment to another object. Imprinting allows baby animals to understand appropriate behaviors and vocalizations for their species. They also follow around their mother in their early development of life to keep them safe until their old enough to understand how to do things on their own.
Ducklings
This shows baby ducklings following around their mother for safety.
Horses
This is a Foal having a social attachment to its mother.
Cheetahs
This is some cheetahs having a social attachment to a dog.