Animals also have behavioral adaptations. Animals are born with set behaviors called instincts in innate behaviors. Behavioral adaptations, like physical adaptations, are inherited traits. The behavior is coded in the animal’s DNA.

Migration and hibernation are two of the most common behavioral adaptations.

Video segment. Assistance may be required. Watch this video to learn more about migration and hibernation.

Source: Hibernation and Migration, 92mdavidson, YouTube

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required. Migration and hibernation are not the only behavioral adaptations. Click on the images below to learn more about other behavioral adaptations in animals.

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