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Wildlife Habitat Requirements . Agri-science Mr. Bailey. Kentucky Rolling Hills . Kentucky Mountains . Kentucky Fields . Kentucky Woodlands. What are the types of wildlife habitat?. Habitat for animal wildlife can be classified based on ecosystems Ecosystems are in areas known as biomes
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Wildlife Habitat Requirements Agri-science Mr. Bailey
What are the types of wildlife habitat? • Habitat for animal wildlife can be classified based on ecosystems • Ecosystems are in areas known as biomes • A biome is a large area with a distinct combination of animals and plants
What are the habitat requirements? • Wildlife species have life requirements that must be met by their habitat to insure well-being • Food • Water • Cover (Shelter) • Space
Feed Me!!!! • All living organisms require food • Food provides the nutrients needed to live, grow, and reproduce • Food gives you energy
Water… Where’s the Water!! • Water is the basic need of life • Water determines what species of plants will grow • Plants will determine which animals will live there
Sources of Water in a habitat? • Some wildlife animal species get most of their water through the food that they eat • Many need a watering area for drinking once or twice a day
Cover Me… • Also referred to as shelter • Cover is needed for most wildlife species • Vegetation or other material that provides safety in a habitat • Animals use cover for nesting, resting, and protection
I need more SPACE!!! • Area around an organism • Space requirements vary with season, animal, and quality of the habitat • Space Territory Home Range
Activity….Yah!!! • Students will form a circle • Each one will be a habitat requirement
Exit Slip • Name the four habitat requirements • Describe each requirement