Desert
Name 2 animals found in this ecosystem
Coyote, Bobcat, Hyena, Jack Rabbits, Scorpions, sand cat, camels, etc.
Name 2 animals found in this ecosystem.
Elephants, bison, cheetahs, gazelles, lions, and tigers, rabbits, gophers, prairie dogs, etc.
Name two animals in this ecosystem.
Polar bear, Seal, Artic fox, Penguins, Walrus, Reindeer, Owls, etc.
Name two animals in a tropical forest.
Gorilla, Monkeys, Sloths, Jaguar, Birds, Snakes, Flying foxes, etc.
Why do some desert animals have big ears?
So that the can dissipate heat better since their are more blood vessels in their ears.
Why are a lot of grassland animals tan colored?
Helps them camouflage into their surroundings.
What are two adaptations that these animals have?
White appearance, A thick layer of fat and fur, Large feet, or Hibernation.
Why do most animals live in trees?
Since not many plants can grow on the ground because they don't get enough sunlight. Too many animals that they have to compete with on the ground.
What are the 2 main challenges that desert animals face?
Extreme in temperatures and lack of water
What are two types of adaptations for grassland animals?
Speed, burrowing, camouflage, large groups, hunters.
Why do polar bears have big paws?
Allows them to better balance and distribute their weight on ice?
What are two adaptations of these animals?
Living in trees, camouflage, adapted to eating strange food, bright colors, nocturnal.
Name 2 ways that desert animals prevent water from leaving their bodies?
Thick outer covering, kidneys retain water, or living in burrows.
Why are these animals so fast?
A lot less places to hide so they have to rely on their speed instead of hiding and sneaking.
How do penguins stay warm?
They have a lot of fat but they also huddle together to keep warm.
What are two characteristic nocturnal animals have?
Eyes that can see in the dark, special hearing (Echolocation), a strong sense of smell, and dark colors to blend in.
Why would an animal have thick fur? Both on their bodies and paws.
The thick fur on their bodies helps with the cold nights and the thick fur on their paws allows them not to burn their feet on the hot sand as well as better traction.
Why do grassland animals live in groups? Both predators and prey.
Predators: It is a lot easier to hunt in groups since they can corner an animal or takedown an animal larger than them.
Prey: Its more likely that another member of the herd or group may sense a predator and warn the rest of the group.
What is hibernation and why do some animals hibernate?
Hibernation is when an animal sleeps for all of the winter they eat a lot beforehand. It allows them to avoid the cold months when finding food is very hard.
In a tropical rain forest, Why would a certain animal have a really sturdy bill? or Why would an animal have a really long bill?
Either to break really hard foods like nuts or to reach hard to reach foods that other animals couldn't.