2. Ecosystem

The desert is hot and dry, with very little water. But it still has many habitats!

1. Sandy dunes: The Fennec fox has big ears that help it stay cool and dig burrows to hide from the heat.

⭐ It has adapted to live underground during the hot day.

2. Rocky areas: Lizards live between rocks where they can hide from predators and soak up the sun.

⭐ Their rough skin keeps water in so they stay hydrated. 

3. Oasis (a wet area in the desert): Palm trees grow here, and birds come to drink water and eat fruit.

⭐ Plants here have long roots to reach water deep underground.4,5,6

The rainforest is warm and wet with thick vegetation everywhere.

1. Tree canopy (high branches): Red-eyed tree frogs have sticky feet to climb leaves and stay hidden.
⭐ They are adapted to live high up, where they can find food and avoid predators.

2. Forest floor: Jaguars move quietly through thick plants, hunting animals that live on the ground.
⭐ They have strong legs and sharp eyes.

3. Rivers and streams: Piranhas and frogs live in the water.
⭐ They are adapted to breathe underwater or near it.7, 8

The grassland is open, sunny, and full of tall grasses with few trees.

1. Open plains: Blackbucks run fast through the grasses.
⭐ They have strong legs and sharp eyesight to escape predators.

2. Underground dens: Indian wolves dig dens to stay safe and raise their pups.
⭐ They are adapted to live in open land and hunt in groups.

3. Rocky patches: Lizards hide in cracks and warm themselves on sunny rocks.
⭐ Their color helps them blend in with the stones.9, 10