Animal Behavior and Habitats

The video tutorial introduces the concept of habitats and micro habitats, explaining their importance for animals. It describes various types of habitats, such as forests and deserts, and focuses on micro habitats like clumps of grass or spaces between rocks. The video provides examples of creatures like caterpillars, ladybirds, worms, bumblebees, spiders, grasshoppers, snails, and butterflies, detailing their specific habitat needs and adaptations. The lesson concludes with an activity where students draw and label a micro habitat for a chosen creature.

What is a habitat?

• A place where plants grow

• A location where animals find food, water, and shelter

• A type of weather condition

• A type of animal species

Which of the following is an example of a micro habitat?

• A mountain range

• An ocean

• A clump of grass

• A large forest

Why do many beasts live in fallen logs?

• Because they are warm and dry

• Because they can eat the rotting wood and stay moist

• Because they are exposed to sunlight

• Because they are safe from predators

What do caterpillars use to protect themselves from predators?

• Their speed

• Their camouflage

• Their sharp teeth

• Their loud noises

Where do ladybirds hibernate during colder weather?

• Underwater

• In tree stumps and cracks in wood

• In the sky

• In open fields

What do worms do to help keep the soil healthy?

• They block sunlight from reaching the soil

• They remove nutrients from the soil

• They dig tunnels that allow air and water to reach plant roots

• They eat the soil

Why do bumblebees prefer flowers with wide petals?

• Because they are easier to see

• Because they are more colorful

• Because they provide more nectar

• Because narrow petals are too small for them to reach the nectar

What helps spiders blend into their surroundings?

• Their size

• Their speed

• Their body colors

• Their web

Where are garden snails most commonly found?

• In the ocean

• In gardens hiding between rocks or gaps in walls

• In the sky

• In open meadows

What do butterflies primarily feed on?

• Leaves

• Grass

• Nectar from flowers

• Insects