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Adaptation

Adaptation means that plants, animals, and other things change over time to suit their environment. For example, some animals, like camels, have long thin legs, and thick fur on their bodies so that they can live in hot, dry desert areas. Other animals who live in cold environments like polar bears might have thick fur and a large body to keep them warm. Adaptation helps make sure that animals and plants can survive in their environment.