Habitats

Mostly found in South America, Africa, and Southern Asia near the equator.  Very hot, wet, and humid! Plants are dense, tall, leafy, green, and grow in layers called a canopy. Rainfall occurs often, usually daily.

ANIMALS: Cougars, pumas, snakes, exotic birds, gorillas, tigers, and more.

Rainforests are home to HALF of the Earth’s plant and animal species.

WHERE:

Africa and North America

WEATHER:

Very dry Extreme heat during the day Very cold at night

OTHER FACTS:

Sandy and rocky Plants store water ANIMALS: camels, lizards, coyote, scorpions, tortoises 

WHERE:

All over the world, salt water

WEATHER: 

Water near equator is warmer than poles

Plants include kelp, seaweed, algae, etc.

ANIMALS: Whales, dolphins, sharks, shrimp, fish, lobster, crab, plankton, and coral.

WHERE:

Everywhere except Antartica

ANIMALS:: Antelope, elephants, rhinoceros, zebra, giraffe, bison, prairie dog Plants: grasses, flowers, some bushes and trees