Vocabulary
What does "endangered animals" mean?
A species that is at risk of extinction (dying out).
What are whales? Explain with special features.
social, air breathing mammals, they feed their babies with their own milk, and they take extraordinarily good care of their young and teach them life skills
Name 3 mammal species that are endangered.
tiger, elephant, rhino, orangutan, etc.
Explain what an ocean habitat is.
It's a big place, joining small seas and covering over 70% of the Earth's surface. In fact, the ocean habitat is the largest habitat on Earth. Salt water.
Give one reason why zoos are good.
protect animals from extinction
What does "extinction" mean?
The complete disappearance/dying of a species from Earth.
What are birds? Explain with special features.
warm blooded vertebrates, feathers, lay eggs, wings, beak
Name 1 bird species that is endangered.
Condor
Explain what a desert habitat is.
Deserts are habitats (areas that have certain plants, animals, and climate) that have no more than 20 inches of precipitation (water from the sky) per year, and can be hot or cold. The four types of deserts are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold. Desert plants and animals are able to live with little water.
Give one reason why zoos are bad.
captive establishments endure severe mistreatment
How do we call the place where animals live? How do we call the place where humans live?
Habitat
Residence/ Neighbourhood/community
What are reptiles? Explain with special features.
cold blooded vertebrates, scales or bony plates, lay eggs
Name 1 fish species that is endangered.
sharks,Bluefin Tuna, Grouper, Red Handfish, European Eel, etc.
Explain what a rainforest habitat is.
A rainforest is a tall, dense forest that receives lots of rain every year. Rainforests are full of biodiversity, meaning there are lots of different species of plants and animals that live there. There are two types of rainforests: tropical rainforests and temperate rainforests.
Explain what "breeding program" is.
the planned breeding of a group of animals or plants, usually involving at least several individuals and extending over several generations.
What is a vertebrate animal?
An animal with a back bone.
What are mammals? Explain with special features.
warm blooded, give milk to their babies, fur or hair, give birth to live babies, vertebrates
Name 1 reptile species that is endangered.
Komodo dragon, blue racer snake, crocodiles, etc.
Explain what a mountain habitat is.
A mountain habitat is any habitat that exists at a higher altitude where geography and climate affect biodiversity. While these habitats occur most typically at mountain ranges, as the name suggests, they may also occur on plateaus or rifts (rift valleys).
Explain what global warming is.
The increase in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time. Carbon dioxide: A gas released by the burning of coal, natural gas, oil, and wood that traps heat in the atmosphere. Carbon footprint: The amount of carbon dioxide one human releases into the environment in a year.
What is a cold blooded animal?
Animals that cannot regulate their internal body temperature with the change in the environment.
What are amphibians? Explain with special features.
cold blooded vertebrates, thin slimy skin, metamorphosis, lay eggs, water and land
Name 1 amphibian species that is endangered.
tree frogs, toads
Explain what a polar region is.
They are characterised by their extremely cold climates, making them an important ecosystem with distinct physical characteristics, plant life and animals. In polar regions, in summer the sun doesn't set and in winter the sun doesn't rise, leaving them in darkness for months on end.
Explain what an invasive species is and give an example.
An invasive species is any nonnative species that disturbs the ecosystems in which it has been introduced. These species may harm other living things and the environment and may affect the economy or the health of humans. Invasive species include plants, animals, bacteria, and other organisms.
Examples: cats, dogs, goats