Habitats
⭐ MasteredA habitat is where an animal or plant lives and finds food, water and shelter. Deserts, oceans and forests are habitats.
Camels store fat, not water, in their humps.
All about Habitats
A habitat is the natural home of a plant or animal, where it can find food, water, shelter and a place to raise young. Habitats can be as big as an ocean or as small as a rotting log, and each one suits certain types of living things.
Living things are adapted to their habitats. A polar bear has thick fur for the Arctic, while a cactus stores water for the desert. If a habitat is destroyed or changed, the animals and plants that depend on it may disappear.
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Real-life uses of Habitats
- Planning wildlife corridors that link forests for animals to move between
- Creating a pond or bug hotel in a school garden
- Protecting coral reefs and wetlands as nurseries for fish
Frequently asked questions about Habitats
What is the difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?
A habitat is the place where an organism lives. An ecosystem includes the habitat plus all the living and non-living things that interact there.
Can an animal live in more than one habitat?
Yes. Foxes, for example, live in forests, fields and even cities, as long as they can find food and shelter.
How can I help local habitats?
Plant native flowers, leave some wild areas unmown and never dump waste in rivers, woods or ponds.