A habitat is a place where animals live, eat, and sleep. There are many different kinds of habitats .
A forest is a habitat . A forest has many trees and plants. Many animals live in a forest. Some live in nests. Some live in dens. Some live in holes.
A desert is a habitat . Deserts are very dry. They are hot in the day and cold at night. Many animals live inside rocks or under the ground. It keeps them warm at night and cool during the day.
An ocean is a big body of salty water. Many ocean animals live near plants or rocks under the water. Some animals live near the top of the water.
Word List
habitat : a place where plants and animals live
nest : a home for birds that is usually in a tree
den : a home for wild animals
forest : a land full of many trees, plants, and animals
You Practice
I. Match each animal to its habitat.
owl | ocean |
fish | deser |
camel | forest |
II. Complete the sentences. Write the word.
All animals live in a h _ _ _ _ _ _.
A fox lives in a d _ _.
A rabbit lives in a h _ _ _.
A bird lives in a n _ _ _.
A snake lives in a h _ _ _.
A coyote lives in a d _ _.
III. Read each sentence. Write Yes or No.
____ 1) A whale lives in the ocean.
____ 2) A camel lives in the ocean.
____ 3) A fox sleeps in the bedroom.
____ 4) An octopus lives in the desert.
____ 5) The desert is always very warm.