Habitats
What is a habitat?
A home.
This large animal is also called a sea cow.
Manatee
This feline is an endangered species.
Florida Panther
Many birds do this to escape cold winters.
Migrate
Who owns the national parks?
Us!
What are the 4 things needed for a habitat.
Food, Water, Shelter, Space
This invasive species is venomous and can be found in the coral reef.
Lionfish
Mammals need to drink this when they are young.
Milk
Name one thing you need to do to be a good birdwatcher.
Quiet, patient, curious, observant, listening
Name another national park in Florida.
Biscayne, Big Cypress, Dry Tortugas
Name one habitat found in the Everglades.
Sawgrass Prairie, Pine Rockalnd, Hardwood Hammock, Mangrove Estuary, Florida Bay
The shark/ray-looking creature has lots of small teeth protruding from its face.
Smalltooth Sawfish
Alligators make this to create a pool of water for the dry season.
Alligator Hole
This mammal can be found flying around at night eating insects.
Bat
Name one national park that is NOT in Florida.
Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, etc.
Name one DRY habitat in the Everglades.
Hammocks or Pinelands
Name one threat to sea turtles.
Predation, Pollution, Habitat Loss
This concept shows us how plants and animals are connected to each other.
Food Chain or Food Web
These things that travel by air bring lots of water to the Everglades.
Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Rain
There are (392 + 27) national park sites around the United States.
419
This large water body is located in the southern Everglades.
Florida Bay
Pink
This leg-less reptile is causing harm to the Everglades food web.
Burmese Python
This large object in the sky helps guide sea turtles towards the ocean.
Moon
Name one way you can protect and preserve national parks.
Don't pollute, learn about them, teach other people about them.