Monkey Adaptations
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- Jungle monkeys have developed long, gangly limbs that allow them to swing quickly from tree to tree
- Monkeys can grip branches easily and hold them strongly enough to support their own weight as they swing from tree to tree
- Monkeys have adapted to locate each other by sound. They yell loudly enough for each other to hear
- Monkeys travel in large groups when food is abundant and break into small groups when food is short
- Monkeys will use rocks to smash larger foods into smaller, bite-sized pieces. They will also use sticks to get insects out of a tree trunk
- They use their sharp, pointed beaks to tear into and eat their meals
- Extremely large wingspans allow them to easily catch the currents and drift through the air.
- Bald eagles have specially adapted feet and talons to help them catch their prey
- The bottom of an bald eagle's feet have little bumps, or spicules, on them that increase traction so that they can hold onto struggling prey
- Bald Eagles also have a bony ridge above their eyes that minimizes glare from the sun, helps hunting ability
- With no legs, arms, ears and other appendages, it can slither through grass or among rocks
- They can open their jaws very wide due to their unusually flexible jaw
- They have fangs slanted backwards, toward the throat, this makes it easier for the snake to capture prey
- Forked tongues - flick from their mouths quite often - helps smell
- Colors and patterns helps them blend in and serve to camo.
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