Exploring Nature and Wildlife

What is an endangered species?

• A species that is commonly found in many habitats.

• A species that has been declared extinct.

• A species that is at risk of extinction.

• A species that is thriving and increasing in population.

Name one type of habitat and describe it.

• Coral Reef

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Tundra

What is a food chain? Can you give an example?

• Grass (producer) -> Rabbit (primary consumer) -> Hawk (tertiary consumer)

• Sunflower (producer) -> Caterpillar (secondary consumer) -> Eagle (tertiary consumer)

• Water (producer) -> Fish (primary consumer) -> Bear (tertiary consumer)

• An example of a food chain is: Grass (producer) -> Grasshopper (primary consumer) -> Frog (secondary consumer) -> Snake (tertiary consumer).

What are some ways we can help conserve wildlife?

• Increase hunting quotas

• Protect habitats, reduce pollution, support conservation efforts, promote sustainability, and educate the public.

• Ignore climate change effects

• Build more urban developments

How do animals adapt to their environments?

• Animals adapt by changing their diet only.

• Animals adapt by developing new species over time.

• Animals adapt through migration to different climates.

• Animals adapt to their environments through physical, behavioral, and physiological changes.