Why certain animals live in certain places By Maureen
Olson
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Objectives Explain why certain animals live in certain places
Choose the animal you think is the most well adapted Support your
answer Match the animal names with the correct habitats Target
Audience: 3 rd Grade Science
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Terms Habitat Where an animal lives Adaptation Something an
animal has or does that helps it live in its habitat Camouflage
Blend in with the surroundings
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Polar Bear Habitat: arctic Adaptations: Thick, wooly fur Thick
layer of fat White coat (camouflage)
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Camel Habitat: desert Adaptations: Hump Weeks without drinking
Webbed feet
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Octopus Habitat: ocean Adaptations: Dig holes under rocks to
make underwater dens Pile rocks to block Change its color-
camouflage
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Beaver Habitat: lakes/streams by wooded areas Adaptations:
Build dams from trees Chisel-like teeth Eat leaves, twigs, and tree
bark
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