Name three animals that live in a zoo
Wild animals live in natural habitats like forests, grasslands, deserts, and wetlands The food they eat and how they get it depends on their environment Animals have adapted to survive in their habitats, like using camouflage to blend in
Wild Animals
Habitat: the natural environment of an animal, where it lives and grows. Adaptation: the process of change in an animal over time, in order to survive in its environment. Classification: the grouping of animals based on their similarities.
Concepts:
Which of these animals do you think is the most interesting?
- Elephant
- Giraffe
- Penguin
- Turtle
The world's smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat of Thailand, weighing less than a penny. It takes sloths two weeks to digest one single leaf. Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand.
Did you know?
How do animals adapt to their environment?
What is the most fascinating animal you know of and why?
Can you tell me about one animal that lives in the rainforest and explain how it is adapted to its environment?
What similarities do you see between different animals?
What have you learned about animals so far?