Animal Habitats

The video explores the concept of habitats, emphasizing that they are more than just homes for animals. It discusses the basic needs of animals—food, water, and shelter—and how these are met in different environments like deserts and rainforests. The video highlights the adaptations of animals such as kangaroo rats and owls in deserts, and the diverse habitats in rainforests, including those of primates and insects. It concludes by encouraging viewers to observe the various habitats around them.

What are the three basic needs that a habitat must provide for an animal?

• Food, light, and warmth

• Water, space, and companionship

• Shelter, warmth, and light

• Food, water, and shelter

How do kangaroo rats primarily obtain water in the desert?

• By storing rainwater

• By drinking from water sources

• Through the food they consume

• By absorbing moisture from the air

Why do great horned owls have a larger habitat range compared to kangaroo rats?

• They have more predators

• They require more food

• They can fly to hunt for food

• They need more water

What is a unique feature of the Madagascar hissing cockroach's habitat?

• It lives in water

• It finds shelter in the dirt or under leaves

• It builds nests in trees

• It lives in caves

How do giant African millipedes find shelter in the rainforest?

• By burrowing underground

• By hiding in water bodies

• By building nests

• By living in tree canopies