The document describes the habitats and key facts about 8 different animal species: lion, spider monkey, emperor penguin, ostrich, polar bear, American alligator, mountain goat. For each animal there is a picture, their habitat in Africa, rainforest, Antarctica, Africa, Arctic ocean, Southeastern US, North America respectively, and survival details like diet, behaviors, threats. The source for the information is listed as National Geographic for each animal profile.
2. Figure out which
habitat the
Look at the Identify the three
animal picture animal belongs
habitats below
to, before time
and name
runs out!
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4. Lion
Africa
Typically inhabit savanna and grassland
Semi-arid climate
Tall grasses, shrubs, and scattered trees
Survival
Females do the most hunting
Live in prides, usually 15 animals
Miranda Marrs Source: National Geographic Kids – Lions 4
Tropical and subtropical grasslands
8. Emperor Penguin
Antarctica
Located at the South Pole
98% covered by ice
Driest and coldest continent on earth
Survival
Only Antarctic animal that braves the
winter
Diet of mostly fish
Excellent swimmers, flightless bird
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Source: National Geographic Kids – Emperor
10. Ostrich
Africa
Savannah and desert lands
Water is scarce
Survival
Flightless bird, fast runner
Diet of plants, roots, insects and
sometimes lizards
Largest of all eggs
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Wikipedia - Ostrich
12. Polar Bear
Arctic Ocean and ice sheets
Frequent areas where ice meets water
Gather in places where seals are plentiful
Survival
Diet of mostly seals
Very strong swimmers
Have no natural enemies
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Source: National Geographic – Polar Bears
14. American Alligator
Southeastern United States
Ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes,
and swamps
Survival
Diet of fish, turtles, snakes, and small
mammals
Once endangered
Great swimmers
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Source: National Geographic Kids – American
Alligator
16. Mountain Goat
North America
Rocky Mountains and Cascade Mountain
Range
Very high altitudes of approx. 13,000 ft.
Survival
Diet of grasses, shrubs, moss, and twigs
Not an actual goat
Amazing climbers, very nimble
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Source: National Geographic – Mountain Goat
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