Behavioral adaptions in animal
Certain animals exhibit behavioral responses to cope with environmental variations. For instance, desert lizards maintain a relatively constant body temperature through adaptive behaviors. They bask in the sun to absorb heat when their temperature drops, and seek shade as ambient temperatures rise. Similarly, snakes engage in basking during winter months. These behaviors, especially crucial for ectothermic animals, help mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures. Additionally, smaller animals often resort to burrowing as a strategy to adapt to temperature extremes. Some species, in particular, burrow into sand to escape the heat. Birds and mammals showcase migration as a behavioral response to cope with severe winter temperatures, showcasing the diverse ways in which animals adapt to their surroundings.