1. Functions and Adaptations
By: Janie Thomson, Ashley Groth, and Katie Kendall

2. Getting Food Carnivores have sharp claws and teeth to tear flesh
Animals jump and pounce on their defenseless prey
Camouflage to hide from prey
Venus Fly Traps have sweet nectar inside their plant so when flies come to try to eat the nectar, the Venus Fly Trap catches it and eats it

3. Reproducing
Seeds from plants attach to animals’ fur and eventually fall off
Animals reproduce as quickly as possible to prevent dying without reproducing
Plants do different things to spread out their seeds so they don’t have to compete for sunlight
Animals have different ways to show off to impress and attract mates

4. Withstanding Weather Bears hibernate to avoid the frigid weather
Penguins huddle together to stay warm
Plants grow thicker roots to stay sturdy in the wind
Plants go dormant in the winter to avoid perishing in the cold
Birds fly south for the winter when it gets too cold

5. Protecting From Predators
Cacti have thorns to protect their internal water and stems
Animals growl and snarl to scare off predators
Peacocks spread their feathers to make them seem bigger than their true size
Some plants have a certain color that predators recognize as poisonous
Birds fly away to escape predators

6. Conclusion
If your wondering what all of this has to do with plants and animals’ livelihood, you wouldn’t be the first. Ask yourself this, Why are adaptations necessary for survival? Think about this entire report and reflect. Thank you for your generous time learning about the importance of animals and plants’ well being and survival.