Habitats

All animals need food and water to live and grow. Many animals need shelter too.

Some animals hunt other animals for food. Some animals eat plants.

Most deserts are hot and dry. They get very little rain. The ground is often covered in sand.

Animals that would survive well in a desert are lizards, snakes and coyotes. These animals must be able to survive with very little water.

Polar bears have thick fur to keep them warm. They also have a layer of fat under their fur that helps to keep them warm.

Animals live in jungles, forests, deserts, grasslands, rainforests, plains, backyards, rivers, oceans and more.

The three-banded armadillo likes to dig in the ground to find bugs and there are a lot of bugs in the jungle. It has predators like a jaguar which are found in the jungle. It also likes to live in places that are very warm.

The fennec fox has big ears to keep it cool. It also has fur on its feet to keep them from getting too hot on the desert surface.

American alligators have powerful tails that help them swim. They also have eyes on the tops of their heads that help them see out of the water. Their webbed feet also help them swim.

A sloth’s curvy fingernails help it to hang in the trees for long periods of time.

The animal could die. The animal could also try to move to another habitat. Remember that animals can only live in a habitat where their needs are met.

People can get food from the store and water from the sink or a water fountain. You have shelter, such as a house or apartment.