Habitats
What is a habitat?
What is a grassland like?
It is a wide open area covered in grass. Not many trees or bushes.
Why do jaguars have spots?
Because they need to hide in the forest/jungle/trees to hunt their prey and hide from other predators
Where would you most likely find a camel?
In the desert
This striped animal lives in the African grasslands and looks like a horse
Zebra
Rabbits make their homes _____
Underground
What is a tropical rainforest like?
Warm, wet. Rains every day. Very humid and hot.
Why do crocodiles have sharp teeth?
Because they eat meat
Where do frogs live?
In water and on land. (ponds, lakes, streams, swamps).
This large desert in Africa is the hottest and one of the largest in the world
The Sahara
Monkeys and parrots live high up in the _____
Rainforest
What 3 things do animals need in a habitat?
Water, food, shelter
Why does an owl have big eyes?
Because it needs to see at night for hunting their prey
Where would you find a sloth sleeping upside down?
This plant stores water in its thick stem and grows spines instead of leaves
Cactus
Lions and zebras live in the ________
grasslands
Name a continent where you can find rainforests
South America, Africa, Asia, (Central America)
Why do hippos stand in the water?
Because the sun is hot and hippos feel cool in the water
This mammal lives in the ocean, is very smart, and loves to jump in waves.
Dolphin
These underground animals dig tunnels and are almost blind
Moles
What kinds of animals can you find in the wetlands?
Frogs, ducks, turtles, fish, blue herons, flamingos
Can you name a river that flows through the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon River
Why do snakes come out during the day?
Because they like the sun
This bird can hold its breath for up to 20 minutes underwater
Emperor penguin
This rainforest makes so much oxygen that it's called
"the lungs of the earth"
The Amazon Rainforest