Echidnas can survive bushfires by staying hidden and sheltered and going into torpor, according to new research by the University of New England published in the latest issue of the prestigious journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

A structural adaptation of the echidna is the spines that cover its back area. These spines are used for protection against predators. Echidnas have a long snout and tongue, which are another structural adaptation that allows the species to reach deep into ant and termite hills to find food.

Echidna behaviour Just look for a female being trailed by one to ten males. This can last for weeks at a time. While it doesn’t sound romantic, the female will eventually mate with the male that, through sheer tenacity, follows her longest! The female will then lay a single, leathery egg.

• A Behavioral Adaptation is something an animal does – how it acts – usually in response to some type of external stimulus.
• Examples of some Behavioral Adaptions:
• Migration * Hibernation * Dormancy * Camouflage.

Behavioral Adaptation: Actions animals take to survive in their environments. Examples are hibernation, migration, and instincts.

Some examples of structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations include:

• Blends in or camouflages with environment.
• Tough skin/scales on back.
• Spiny/horned skin.
• Blood squirting out of eyes.
• K9 repellent chemicals.

Behavioural Adaptations Wolves howl in different pitches and the pitch of each wolf’s howl starts low and rises as the howl continues, creating an illusion that the pack is larger than it really is. Even though the gray wolf has a simple stomach, it is large enough to store as much as 20 lbs of food.

Woofing: This sound is made when a lion is startled. Grunting: This is used as a way of keeping in touch when the pride is on the move. Roaring: Both male and female lions roar. Females may roar to protect their cubs from an intruding male or to call nearby females to help defend their young.

A behavioral adaptation that giant pandas have is eating at a slow pace. They communicate with other pandas by leaving scent marks. 3. Climbing trees is also an adaptation, because it allows pandas to run away from danger if needed, and it allows them to get food.

In addition to rattling and hissing, rattlesnakes exhibit other defensive behaviors. “They may also coil their bodies and raise their heads high off the ground in a defensive posture,” said Viernum.

So, can a rattlesnake kill a dog? Devastatingly, rattlesnakes can kill dogs. If you are aware your dog has been bitten by a snake or see the signs of a possible bite, your pet can be treated. It must be done as soon as possible.

cold bloodedness- keeps them cooled in their warm habitat, the desert. Scales- They protect my flesh and bones and organs. Pit- It is 5mm deep and it is a heat sensing organ that help detect warm blooded prey. Fangs- Provide protection for the rattlesnake by biting another animal and poisoning it.

Some behavioral adaptations of dolphins are pod formation, communication, and family structures.

Instead of arms and legs, dolphins have fins. The dorsal fin helps the dolphin maintain stability. The pectoral fin is used for steering and movement. Each tail fin is called a fluke.

Kangaroos from desert and semi-arid environments have adapted to drier conditions and have several features that help them deal with the lack of water.

• Kangaroos need very little water to survive.
• When they are hot, kangaroos pant to cool down.
• Kangaroos hop over large distances to find food and water.

The females are often called ‘blue flyers’ due to the blue-grey colouring of their fur.