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AMAZON RIVER DOLPHIN

Inia geoffrensis
Scale 8 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

/ Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia / 11 POINTS

SPECIFIC ADAPTATION CLUES:

“If being pink is not cute enough already, check out my SNOUT!

GENERAL ADAPTATIONS:

  • Insulation

  • Echolocation
cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

FRESHWATER

Environment Card

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Freshwater contains less than 1% of salt

  • Out of the 3% freshwater on Earth, only 1% is accessible for usage
EXAMPLE: The Great Lakes
NATURE ALERT: Freshwater sources are being polluted by oil spills and garbage disposal

cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

SPECIFIC

Adaptation Card

10 POINTS

“My short, fat WINGS enable me to
quickly get off the ground and
escape predators!”

cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

RING-NECKED PHEASANT

Phasianus colchicus
Scale 7 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

/ / / Animalia, Chordata, Aves / / / 9 POINTS

SPECIFIC ADAPTATION CLUES:

“My WINGS are helpful for making more than just a fashion statement!”

GENERAL ADAPTATIONS:

  • Insulation

  • Attractive color for mating
cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

SPECIFIC

Adaptation Card

10 POINTS

“I can TRILLLLLLLL for up to five minutes at a time to have duets with other birds who
could be potential mates! ”

cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

CRESTED BARBET

Trachyphonus vaillantii
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

/ / / Animalia, Chordata, Aves / / / 9 POINTS

SPECIFIC ADAPTATION CLUE:

“You are going to hear me
TRILLLLLLLLLL!”


GENERAL ADAPTATIONS:

  • Attractive Color for mating

cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

TEMPERATE GRASSLAND

Environment Card

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Absence of trees and large shrubs

  • Topsoil is extremely fertile

EXAMPLE: The Pampas of Argentina

NATURE ALERT: Humans are transforming temperate grasslands into farm and grazing lands.

cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

SPECIFIC

Adaptation Card

10 POINTS

“My fur changes color from brown in the SPRING to white in WINTER so that my predators cannot SEE me!”

cold, cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu

ERMINE

Mustela erminea
Scale 6 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 3

/ / Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia / / 9 POINTS

SPECIFIC ADAPTATION CLUE:

” I am a magician – In the SPRING you SEE , in the WINTER you do not!”

GENERAL ADAPTATIONS:

  • Insulation

  • Camouflage
cold, cool, warm

Graphic by Rajneet Mattu