Year 6 Habitats and adaptations

A __________ is the environment where a plant or animal lives. There are different habitats across the world and they have different temperatures and conditions. The animals and plants living there will have __________ to assist with their survival. Tropical World has a few different habitats, read below to find out more:

Ocean/lake/river (aquarium)

Fish have __________ to enable them to breathe. Their tail and fins propel and keep them upright in the water. The streamline shape of their body reduces friction.

Turtles have a __________ which protects them from predators. They are strong swimmers with webbed feet which helps them to find food easier.

Desert

Meerkats are excellent at digging and have sharp claws to swipe away sand. They have dark patches of fur around their __________ which reflects sunlight enabling them to see easier. When standing on their hind legs they will use their tail for balance.

Tropical rainforest

The emerald tree monitor is excellent at __________ and will use its claws and tail to help cling on to branches. The colour of its scales will camouflage it in with its surroundings.

The Amazon milk frog's name comes from a milky substance which they secrete when threatened by predators, which does not taste pleasant. They are able to use their feet to cling on to branches and their colour __________ them in with their surroundings.

Black-capped lory have a varied diet, including nectar which is taken into their mouth using their brush-like tongue. Their toes help them grip on to branches and food. Their ability to __________ makes it easier to search for food and mates.

Habitats and adaptations answers

A habitat is the environment where a plant or animal lives. There are different habitats across the world and they have different temperatures and conditions. The animals and plants living there will have adaptations to assist with their survival. Tropical World has a few different habitats, read below to find out more:

Ocean/lake/river (aquarium)

Fish have gills to enable them to breathe. Their tail and fins propel and keep them upright in the water. The streamline shape of their body reduces friction.

Turtles have a shell which protects them from predators. They are strong swimmers with webbed feet which helps them to find food easier.

Desert

Meerkats are excellent at digging and have sharp claws to swipe away sand. They have dark patches of fur around their eyes which reflects sunlight enabling them to see easier. When standing on their hind legs they will use their tail for balance.

Tropical rainforest

The emerald tree monitor is excellent at climbing and will use its claws and tail to help cling on to branches. The colour of its scales will camouflage it in with its surroundings.

The Amazon milk frog's name comes from a milky substance which they secrete when threatened by predators, which does not taste pleasant. They are able to use their feet to cling on to branches and their colour camouflages them in with their surroundings.

Black-capped lory have a varied diet, including nectar which is taken into their mouth using their brush-like tongue. Their toes help them grip on to branches and food. Their ability to fly makes it easier to search for food and mates.