Mystery Science: Animals Through Time

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an animal or plant lives and grows.

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What type of habitat is an ocean?

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An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface and is home to many marine animals.

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What type of habitat is a forest?

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A forest is a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth, providing a home for many animals.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient living things, often found in rocks.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils can provide information about what types of animals lived in a certain area and what the environment was like.

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What are claws?

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Claws are sharp, curved nails found on the feet of some animals, used for gripping or tearing.

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What are flippers?

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Flippers are broad, flat limbs that some animals, like seals and penguins, use for swimming.

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What are wings?

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Wings are the limbs that allow birds and some insects to fly.

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What does it mean to dig underground?

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To dig underground means to remove soil or earth from below the surface, often to find fossils or other items.

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What is the difference between two-legged and four-legged animals?

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Two-legged animals walk on two legs (like birds), while four-legged animals walk on four legs (like dogs and cats).