Unique Animal Adaptions in the Savanna....
Every animal has unique adaptions, some are more interesting than others. These animals have changed throughout history & have noticeable differences. Here are some unique animal adaptions of some Savanna animals:
Lion
The lion is a very popular animal. It has adapted greatly & has very strong hind legs for running, strong teeth for killing its prey & eating, they have sharp claws also to help when hunting, & they have a unique sense of smell which is vital for hunting. The lion also has a thick main around its neck which provides protection of the neck & warmth in the winter. The lion also has strong bones & a muscular build which helps for running & easily catching prey.
Elephant
Elephants have adapted to being very different. They have very big, floppy ears which helps them to cool down when its hot. There trunk also has adapted because it has grown longer & stronger than what it used to be.
Wild Dog
The wild dog now has long legs to help them run & hunt for prey; they have good eye sight which helps them in the dark when hunting for food, & very strong teeth to help gnaw through food. They have long endurance which means they can run & not get tired for a very long times which is a key skill for catching prey.
Zebra
A zebra has some unique adaptions. Some include the white fur on it. The white fur deflects the sunlight which keeps it cool in the summer. Not only does the fur reflect the sun, it is quite thin as well which also keeps it pretty cool. Zebras also have long legs which helps when running away from predators such as the lion. The stripes on the Zebra also helps to camouflage which helps with predators & hiding blending in.
Koala Bear
Overtime koalas have adapted to the food they eat. For example, Koalas eat a lot of Eucalyptus leaves. They have adapted because Eucalyptus’s leaves contain a toxin which koalas have eventually been able to filter using their livers. They also have a lot of thick greyish fur which is useful to keep them warm.
See also Animals in the Savanna, African Savanna Animals and Tropical Australian Savanna Animals