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How plants and animals adapt

Animals and plants are adapted to their habitats. This means that they have special features that help them to survive.

An African elephant, for example, lives in a hot habitat and has very large ears that it flaps to keep cool. A polar bear, on the other hand, lives in a cold habitat and has thick fur to keep warm.

Pond habitat

Here are some plants and animals that have adapted to living in a pond habitat.

Illustration of pond habitat including a frog, water spider and water lillies

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