Structural Adaptations: A cactus has spikes for leaves to reduce water loss, An arctic hare has white fur in the winter for better camouflage., A giraffe has a tall neck to reach leaves in a tall tree., Some plants have hairy leaves to trap moisture around its surface to decrease water loss, Some plants have leaves with sunken stomates to reduce water loss, Behavioral Adaptations: Frogs burrow underground when conditions are hot and dry.., Geese migrate to warmer climates in the winter.., Deer herd together before storms for comfort/protection., Kangaroos lick their forelimbs to help them cool down on hots days., Many animals seek shelter from the hot sun., Physiological Adaptations: Snakes and spiders produce venom to paralyse their prey and make them easier to digest., Plants release nectar to attract bees and insects that help them to spread pollen., Bears slow down their metabolisms to enable them to sleep for long periods (hibernation) at very cool temperatures., Many insects can produce their own anti-freeze chemicals to prevent their blood from freezing during cold winters., Meerkats can consume scorpions whole without being poisoned by their venom because they have specialised digestive systems.,

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