Climates and Animal Traits

Desert

100

Is it hot or cold in the desert?

Hot and dry

200

I have scaly skin that helps me stay cool. I live and slither in the sand, but have sharp fangs to catch prey. What am I?

300

Many types of lizards and snakes have this to keep them warm. I feels rough to the touch, but helps protect these reptiles. 

Scales

400

These animals can go up to 2 weeks without water or food and have big humps on their backs that store extra fat. What animal am I?

Arctic

100

Is it hot or cold in the arctic?

Very cold and snowy 

200

My fur is white and helps me stay warm, I am the largest bear in the world. I like to eat fish, seals, and penguins. My sharp teeth and claws help me catch prey. What am I?

Polar Bear

300

Penguins and other birds have a lot of these to help them stay warm and to help protect their babies from the freezing cold.

Feathers 

400

I have very thick skin to help me stay warm in the water and is protection from predators. I have very long, sharp tusks that I use to protect myself. What am I?

Walrus

Ocean

100

I am very wet and lots of fish swim in me, what am I? 

Water

200

I change colors so other fish don't see me, I have  8 tentacles and squirt ink to protect myself. What am I?

Octopus

300

These whales are actually related to dolphins and hunt in packs to catch their prey. They use high pitch calls to disorient their prey and are very intelligent. What are they? 

Killer whales (orcas)

400

Most fish have these to help them breathe under water, even sharks have them!

Gills 

Jungle

100

Is it hot or cold in the jungle?

Hot and wet

200

My hands and feet are very useful for swinging from trees and opening bananas and other fruits and vegetables. I'm almost as smart as humans. What am I? 

Monkey (chimpanzee)

300

These insects have a very mean bite. They live in colonies and work together to build their home. They attack prey that are more than 10x their size! What are they?

Bullet ants

400

These felines are orange with black stripes. They have strong legs and sharp teeth and claws that they use to pounce and catch their prey. They are sneaky and can move very quietly. What are they?

Tigers

Savanna

100

Is it hot or cold in the savanna?

Hot

200

I live in a pride (group). Only males have manes. My strong legs and sharp teeth and claws help me run fast so I can catch my prey. I like to eat zebra, water buffalo, and antelope. I'm the king! What am I?

Lion

300

All elephants use these to drink water, and to grab and eat their food. They also use them to cool themselves down when it gets hot. They are long and grey. 

Trunks

400

These animals have very long necks that they use to reach and eat leaves and branches in very tall trees. They have long legs and brown spots. 

 

Giraffe

Mountains

100

Is it hot or cold in the mountains? 

Cold and snowy

200

I have big horns that I use to fight off other males and to win the ladies over. I have strong legs so I can move around the mountains easily. I have thick wool so I can stay warm in the winter. What am I? 

Big horn sheep

300

These animals have thick brown coats of fur to help them stay warm during the cold winter months. They eat grass in mountain prairies and live in herds. They have small horns that they use for protection. What are they?

Buffalo or Bison

400

These animals are distant cousins to dogs. They hunt in packs and have thick fur to keep them warm. Their legs are strong and fast to help them move quickly through the snow to catch prey. What are they? 

Wolves