Adaptation song
(to the tune of Glory, Glory, Hallelujah)
Now, the camel has long eyelashes to keep out all the sand.
Oh, the camel has long eyelashes to keep out all the sand.
Yes, the camel has long eyelashes to keep out all the sand.
‘Cos he lives in a very sandy place.
(All together now!)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
When you live in a desert habitat.
Now, the Polar Bear’s thick coat can keep her nice and warm and snug.
Oh, the Polar Bear’s thick coat can keep her nice and warm and snug.
Yes, the Polar Bear’s thick coat can keep her nice and warm and snug.
‘Cos she lives in a cold and frozen place.
(All together now!)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
When you live in an Arctic habitat.
Now, the frog has got a quick long tongue that shoots out very fast.
Oh, the frog has got a quick long tongue that shoots out very fast.
Yes, the frog has got a quick long tongue that shoots out very fast.
‘Cos he needs to catch and eat the flies.
(All together now!)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
(What a useful feature)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
(What a useful feature)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
(What a useful feature)
When you live in a pond habitat.
Now, the flying squirrel has some flaps of skin to help her glide.
Oh, the flying squirrel has some flaps of skin to help her glide.
Yes, the flying squirrel has some flaps of skin to help her glide.
‘Cos she needs to get from tree to tree.
(All together now!)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
(What a useful feature)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
(What a useful feature)
That’s a lovely adaptation.
(What a useful feature)
When you live in a forest habitat.
When you live-- in a forest habitat.
(You gotta be suited - to where you live.)
Extra verse
Now, the mole has got some great big claws for digging in the earth.
Oh, the mole has got some great big claws for digging in the earth.
Yes, the mole has got some great big claws for digging in the earth.
‘Cos he lives in tunnels underground.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
That’s a lovely adaptation.
When you live in an underground habitat.
By Tristan Thomas