speed demons Some species depend on speed to give them an edge over other animals in the wild The ability to out run out fly or out swim other animals is a big advantage There are speed demons in all forms of wildlife from insects to mammals to fish A bottlenose dolphin breeches or leaps from the water as it rides the wake of a boat 4
Very few birds can fly as fast as a Mallard duck Because wild animals won’t line up and sprint down a track most speed records for wild animals are estimates 5
Fangs Most animal species have at least one talent or feature that gives them a survival advantage Speed size camouflage claws fangs poison flight and cleverness are some examples Camouflage Claws 6
Prey species use these features for self-defense Predators use them to catch and kill prey Over time nature decides which features work best Scientists call this natural selection Cheetahs are skilled hunters 7
