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Study Questions Birds and Mammals
1. Why does relying on the fossil record pose problems in accuracy in determining the evolutionary history of animals?

2. Describe a scenario in which your own mother or father has participated in an altruistic relationship with someone.

3. Describe what the beak structure on a bird might indicate.

4. Describe how the bird structure allows them to fly.

5. How are birds and reptiles similar?

6. How are birds and reptiles different?

7. Describe the four types of feathers found on birds and how they are used.

8. Describe the various functions of the tail.

9. Describe the shape of the Akiapola’au’s beak. How does the bird use its beak?

10. Describe one bird that is of particular interest to you. What does it look like and what is it doing in the video clip?

11. Describe the general characteristics of mammals that make them unique from all other animals in the Animal Kingdom.

12. Describe how marine mammals have adapted to life in the cold sea.

13. Describe the sea otters’ eating habits.

14. Why are polar bears considered to be marine animals?

15. Describe the unique birthing process of marsupials.

16. Describe the typical gorilla family life.