Animals and HabitatsWhy certain animals live in certain places

By Maureen Olson

Objectives

• Explain why certain animals live in certain places

• Choose the animal you think is the most well adapted

• Support your answer

• Match the animal names with the correct habitats

Target Audience: 3rd Grade Science

Terms

• Habitat – Where an animal lives

• Adaptation – Something an animal has or does that helps it live in its habitat

• Camouflage – Blend in with the surroundings

Polar Bear• Habitat: arctic

• Adaptations:– Thick, wooly fur– Thick layer of fat– White coat

(camouflage)

Camel• Habitat: desert

• Adaptations:– Hump– Weeks without drinking– Webbed feet

Octopus• Habitat: ocean• Adaptations:– Dig holes under rocks to make underwater dens– Pile rocks to block– Change its color- camouflage

Beaver

• Habitat: lakes/streams by wooded areas• Adaptations:– Build dams from trees– Chisel-like teeth– Eat leaves, twigs, and tree bark

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