Animals and the Environment

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ANIMALS & THEIR ENVIRONMENT I’m freezing my buns off 1 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Habitat : 

Habitat The place where animals live Different animals have different habitats, but each animal survive best in its’ natural habitat An animal lives where it can find 1) food, 2) water, 3) shelter, and 4) a mate 2 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Environment : 

Environment The word environment is used to describe what a habitat is like. These are the ABIOTIC FACTORS which can affect animals such as temperature, amount of rain fall, type of soil, etc. Example – Deserts are very dry and typically have hot temperatures during the day. 3 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Desert : 

Desert 4 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Desert : 

Desert 5 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Desert : 

Desert 6 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Desert : 

Desert 7 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

The Ocean : 

The Ocean 8 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

The Ocean : 

The Ocean 9 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Ecosystem : 

Ecosystem Ecosystem consists of how living things are affected by two things: BIOTIC FACTORS: Living parts of an environment and how they interact (example – animals, bacteria, plants). ABIOTIC FACTORS: Non-living parts of an environment and how it affects living things (example – temperature, amount of rain, etc.) 10 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Animal Adaptation : 

Animal Adaptation Animals are best suited to survive in their habitat Adaptations are features which organisms have that help them survive in their habitat 11 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Welcome to the Desert : 

Welcome to the Desert This place was a bit too……………………. 12 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

A Camel’s Habitat is in the Desert : 

A Camel’s Habitat is in the Desert Hot, Dry but at least you don’t get bothered by people 13 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Adaptations of the Camel for Desert Life : 

Adaptations of the Camel for Desert Life The hump stores fat, which they are able to draw upon for water. They have webbed feet (to prevent sinking in the sand); They can close their nostrils and they have a double row of eyelashes to keep out the sand. They can endure long periods without drinking - up to 17 days. When they do drink, they can take up to 136 litres (30 gallons) at a time. By producing dry faeces and little urine, they can conserve water. Their body temperature can rise 6-8 degree Celsius before sweating. 14 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

How is the Seal adapted to its environment? : 

How is the Seal adapted to its environment? Flippers to help it swim. Streamlined shape. Thick layer of body fat to keep it warm. Strong teeth to catch fish. Forward-facing eyes for clear vision ahead. Hind legs have evolved into a a strong rudder-like tail. 15 M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.)

Adaptation : 

Adaptation M.Bregar (Dante C.S.S.) 16

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