Vocabulary
Something (like a fence, railing, or natural obstacle that blocks) the way.
A barrier
This part of a habitat provides animals with something to drink.
Water
What is a reason bird netting is used in aviaries?
To protect birds from wild animals (from disease) and keep the bird in habitat
This animal stores fat in a hump on its back.
The dromedary camel
Tortoise
Tortuga
When animals blend in with their surroundings.
A camouflage
This part of a habitat provides animals with energy.
Food
Why would a low wooden fence not work for a mountain lion enclosure?
Mountain lions are good climbers and jumpers (they could escape)
This animal is found in North America and uses its quills to protect itself from predators.
The North American Porcupine
Zoo
Zoológico
An animal that eats both plants and animals.
An omnivore
This gives animals the ability to run and move around in their habitat.
Space
Are the plants poisonous? What plants do the animals eat? Are the plants found in the animals natural habitats?
This animal lives in Australia among rocky cliffs, gorges, and boulder fields.
The yellow-footed wallaby
Dirt/soil
Tierra
Living things; part of an ecosystem
Biotic
This part of a habitat protects the animal from the weather
Shelter
What is a benefit of a multi-species habitat?
Social enrichment and to create natural living conditions
This animal is threatened by raven predation, illegal collection from the pet trade, cars, and habitat loss and fragmentation.
The desert tortoise
Bird
Pájaro
This means protecting animals and the environment in which they live.
Conservation
A habitat that is separated from the public by barriers and allows them to view the animals inside.
An enclosure
Why are habitat enclosures designed with at least two separate areas for the animal?
So keepers can safely enter the habitat (to clean, add enrichment, repair things); so the animals can get a break; to separate animals with medical needs
Name two other animals other than rhino that live in rhino habitat.
Springbok, waterbuck, guinea fowl, and egret
Purple
Morado