Different Habitats and the Animals That Live in Them

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where an animal gets everything it needs to live—food, water, shelter, and space.

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What are some examples of wet habitats?

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Oceans and rivers.

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What are some examples of dry habitats?

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Deserts.

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What are the characteristics of fish that help them live in water habitats?

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Fish have gills to breathe in water, bodies shaped for swimming, fins, and tails to move quickly.

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Where do clownfish live?

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Clownfish live in coral reefs.

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What do salmon do in rivers?

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Salmon travel long distances through rivers to lay their eggs.

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What adaptations do birds have for flying?

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Birds have lightweight bodies and wings.

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How do bird beaks vary?

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Bird beaks are different depending on what they eat; for example, eagles have sharp beaks for eating meat, while hummingbirds have long beaks for sipping nectar.

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Where do birds build their nests?

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Birds build nests in trees, on cliffs, or on the ground.

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What adaptations do camels have for living in the desert?

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Camels have thick fur to protect them from the sun and can go a long time without water.