What is an adaptation?
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Our planet is home to millions of animal species – they live on every continent and in every type of environment. We can find animals everywhere; from the hottest deserts to the thickest jungles, snowy mountains to the depths of the ocean.
Australian animals are unique, with many of our native animals only being found in Australia. We have over 370 species of mammals, over 800 species of birds including two flightless birds, hundreds of reptiles and amphibians, and thousands of invertebrates and marine animals.
Each of these animals have their own challenges, which they need to overcome to thrive in their environment. But what happens when their environment changes? How do animals survive when the worst happens? Watch Genevieve’s video below to find out!
About the video
In Adaptation: Now That's Change! Genevieve examines how animals fit into their environment and what they must do to survive if their habitat changes. Combining graphics and close encounters with cuddly — and not-so-cuddly — creatures, she shows how adaptations happen over time and the sort of features that develop to help animals thrive.
