Science: Animals and Their Habitats
Matching animals to the places they live
Science: Animals and Their Habitats
Matching animals to the places they live
Science - Grade K-1
- 1
A fish lives in water. Name one habitat where a fish can live.
Think about places filled with water.
A fish can live in a pond, lake, river, or ocean. These habitats have water that fish need to live. - 2
A bird builds a nest in a tree. What habitat does the bird live in?
The bird lives in a tree habitat. Trees give birds a place to rest, build nests, and stay safe. - 3
A camel lives in a very dry, sandy place. What habitat is this?
This place has lots of sand and very little rain.
This habitat is a desert. Deserts are dry and sandy, and camels can live there. - 4
A frog lives near water and likes wet places. Name one habitat a frog can live in.
A frog can live in a pond, marsh, or wetland. Frogs need water and wet places to survive. - 5
A polar bear lives in a very cold, icy place. What kind of habitat does it live in?
Think about a place with ice and snow all year.
A polar bear lives in an icy or Arctic habitat. This habitat is very cold and covered with ice and snow. - 6
A rabbit lives in a grassy field and hides in a burrow. What habitat does the rabbit live in?
The rabbit lives in a grassland or field habitat. Grass gives it food and places to hide. - 7
A monkey swings from branches in a warm forest with many trees. What habitat does it live in?
Think about a place with many tall trees.
The monkey lives in a forest or rainforest habitat. Forests have many trees for monkeys to climb. - 8
A whale lives in salt water. What habitat does a whale live in?
A whale lives in the ocean. The ocean is a large saltwater habitat. - 9
A duck swims in water and walks on land near a pond. Name one habitat where a duck can live.
Think about a calm place with water where ducks swim.
A duck can live in a pond, lake, or wetland habitat. Ducks need water and land nearby. - 10
A squirrel climbs trees and gathers acorns. What habitat does a squirrel live in?
A squirrel lives in a forest, woods, or tree habitat. Trees give squirrels food and shelter. - 11
A crab lives near the sea and walks on sand. What habitat does a crab live in?
A crab can live on a beach or near the ocean. Sand and seawater are part of its habitat. - 12
A cow lives on a farm and eats grass. What habitat does a cow live in?
Think about a place where people care for animals.
A cow lives on a farm or in a pasture. Farms and grassy fields give cows food and space. - 13
A bee visits flowers to find nectar. What habitat does a bee like?
A bee likes a garden, meadow, or flower-filled habitat. Flowers give bees nectar and pollen. - 14
A bear lives in the woods and sleeps in a den. What habitat does a bear live in?
Think about the woods with many trees.
A bear lives in a forest or woodland habitat. Forests give bears food, shelter, and space. - 15
Why do animals need habitats?
Animals need habitats because habitats give them food, water, shelter, and safe places to live.