Wildlife 101
What word describes animals that live freely and are not domesticated.
Wildlife.
What adaptation helps an animal blend into its surroundings?
Camouflage.
What underwater ecosystem is built by tiny coral animals and supports many species?
A coral reef.
What is the fastest land animal?
The cheetah.
Should you feed a wild animal, even if it approaches you?
No. Never feed wildlife.
What four basic things must a habitat provide for wildlife?
Food, water, cover or shelter, and space.
What is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another called?
Migration.
In a food web, what do we call plants and algae that make food using sunlight.
Producers.
What is the world's tallest and heaviest living bird?
The ostrich.
What is the safest and most respectful way to watch wildlife?
Observe from a safe distance without approaching, chasing, or touching the animal.
What word describes an animal that is mainly active at night?
Nocturnal.
How do webbed feet help animals such as ducks and beavers?
They act like paddles and help the animals move efficiently through water.
What important job do decomposers perform in an ecosystem.
They break down dead material and return nutrients to the environment.
What group of mammals is capable of true flight?
Bats.
What does it mean when a species is endangered?
The species is in danger of extinction.
What do you call an animal that eats both plants and animals?
An omnivore.
How do a cheetah's spots help it survive?
The spots provide camouflage by helping the cheetah blend into grass and shadows.
Name two important benefits provided by wetlands.
They can filter water, store floodwater, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife.
What endangered wild cat is Florida's official state animal?
The Florida panther.
What is an invasive species?
A nonnative species that causes environmental, economic, or health-related harm.
What is a keystone species?
A species that has an especially large effect on its ecosystem; removing it can seriously disrupt the community.
Why are beavers sometimes called ecosystem engineers?
Their dams create ponds and wetlands that provide habitat for many other species.
What is biodiversity, and why is it important?
Biodiversity is the variety of living things in an area; it helps ecosystems stay healthy and resilient.
What animal can exceed 200 miles per hour during a hunting dive?
The peregrine falcon.
Name three actions people can take to help protect wildlife.
Examples include securing trash, reducing litter and plastic, respecting habitats, staying on trails, planting native plants, and never releasing pets into the wild.