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Living Things - Animal Habitats
Moles make their homes in the ground.

Living Things - Animal Habitats

Explore where animals live, from cold forests to tiny micro-habitats under stones, and see how every creature finds the perfect home to stay safe.

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Fascinating Fact:

When we say micro-habitat, we mean tiny places like under a stone, in bark, or in leaf litter where minibeasts hide.

In KS1 Science, you learn that every animal needs a safe habitat with food, water, air, and shelter. Micro-habitats are small spaces that are perfect homes for tiny creatures.

  • Habitat: The natural home of a plant or animal where it finds food, water, and shelter.
  • Micro-habitat: A very small habitat, such as under a log or inside leaf litter, that suits tiny animals.
  • Adaptation: A feature that helps a living thing survive in its habitat, like claws for digging or dark colours for hiding.
What is a habitat for KS1 science?

A habitat is the place where an animal or plant lives. It provides the food, water, air, and shelter it needs to stay alive and healthy.

What does micro-habitat mean for children?

A micro-habitat is a tiny, special area inside a bigger habitat, such as under a stone or inside tree bark, where small creatures can live safely.

Why do different animals live in different habitats?

Different animals live in different habitats because they need the right temperature, food, shelter, and hiding places that match how their bodies and behaviours work.

1 .
This scorpion lives in the desert. What is its home like?
Very wet
Frozen
Icy
Very hot
Mind the sting in its tail! Desert scorpions have to live in a very hot, dry habitat
2 .
The sheep is in a field. Why does the sheep like living in this field?
There are lots of trees
The sheep is on its own
There is a lot of grass
The sheep has lots of wool
Sheep love a green field with lots and lots of grass to eat. But sheep do not like to be on their own. There are other sheep in this field
3 .
Polar Bears live near the North Pole. What is their home like?
Very hot
Very warm
Very dry
Very cold
Brrr! It is very cold at the North Pole. Polar Bears have thick fur to keep themselves warm
4 .
Where does this gorilla live?
Sea
Desert
Field
Jungle
Fish live in the sea. Camels live in the desert. Cows live in fields. Lots of animals live in the jungle
5 .
Where do frogs like to live?
Deserts
Towns
Mountains
Ponds
Frogs have to live near water. Frogs like ponds best
6 .
A crow has built this nest. Where does this bird like to build its nest?
In a tree
On the ground
On a rock
On a cliff
Lots of birds build their nests in trees. But some do build their nests on rocks, on cliffs or on the ground
7 .
What is the dolphin’s habitat?
Woodland
Grassland
Mountains
Oceans
Dolphins are at home in the water
8 .
Why do fish like to live in the sea?
They can walk
They can talk
They can read
They can swim
Fish love to be in water. They are very good swimmers
9 .
Where does the camel like to live?
In the jungle
In the desert
Where it is very cold
Where it is very wet
Camels like living in the desert. They can go for days without drinking any water
10 .
This animal is called a Mountain Goat. Where does it live?
On very high mountains
On low hills
In valleys
By the sea
The Mountain Goat really does live high up in the mountains. It is very brave - it is not scared of heights
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Living things and their habitats

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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