Heritage Heights+Forest+Exploration

__** Plants Have Adaptations To Help Them Survive **__

Rebecca and Ilona The spikes on the Black Locust tree help protect them from the animals that want to eat or live on them. When the tree gets big enough, it loses its spikes. The tree loses its spikes because it gets strong and big enough to take care of itself. Would you like to climb this tree when it is small?
 * __Plant Protection__ **by

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 * There are spikes on the end of the leaves on this plant. These help it protect itself from animals. I found out the hard way by walking barefoot on these plants. Ouch!

 Plant Seeds by Sarah and Matthew ** Animals Use The F **** orest **  __**Caterpillar Bites**__ by Valen and Kailynn  **__Deer Beds__** by Jacob and Dalton
 * When we saw this leaf we noticed it had many holes in it. These are caterpillar bites. The caterpillar had bitten the leaf so it could stay alive, have some nutrients and turn into a butterfly. This is an example of animals using the forest floor. We love to eat leaves but it has to be a favorite like lettuce and spinach.




 * Deers are using the forest floor and understory for a place to sleep. The deer beds can look different depending on their surroundings. They use forest floor as a bed. You can tell by finding flattened grass. They use the understory as a roof to protect themselves from predators and weather. So, if you want to take a nap in the woods, be sure to find a comfortable spot in the understory!