Living things and their habitat

1. Living things and their habitat

2. What is a Habitat? A habitat is a special place where a plant or animal lives. Animals need food, water and shelter to survive. Every animal has its own habitat, but many animals can live in the same habitat. Why are habitats different?

3. Coastal Habitats Coasts are places where the land meets the sea. Australia is an island and has a huge coastline that has many different habitats. Coastal habitats include oceans, beaches and rock pools. What animals and plants might live on the coast? Click to reveal Why do you think these animals and plants like this habitat?

4. Freshwater Habitats Freshwater habitats include lakes, rivers, billabongs, wetlands and ponds. Many animals and plants live in or near these habitats. They rely on them to provide food, water, shelter and a place to breed. Lets look at the Australian Platypus Why do you think the platypus has webbed feet? The platypus catches food while it is swimming. It eats worms, freshwater shrimps and yabbies. The platypus builds burrows for shelter. The platypus also lays its eggs in burrows. What other animals live in freshwater habitats?

5. Forests Forests are places with tall trees of all different heights. In Australia the three main types of forests include dry forests, wet forests and rainforests. Why are trees Important? Oxygen for fresh air Provide food ,water and shelter for animals What would happen if all the trees were cut down? What wildlife would you find in the forest? Click on the sound button and record your ideas.

6. Deserts Australia is the second driest continent in the world. This does not mean that areas without fresh water do not have plants and animals. Lets explore animals and plants that live in the desert and how they survive Click on the image

7. References Visuals: Slide 1: Crocodile – Image obtained from: http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian-wildlife.html Kangaroo – Image obtained from: http://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/animals-plants/australia/ Cactus – Image obtained from: http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9k.html Koala – Image obtained from: http://animals.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/34461/4 Slide 2: Many animals – Image obtained from: http://junior2summer.blogspot.com.au/2011_07_01_archive.html Slide 3: Ocean – Image obtained from: http://www.start-a-new-life-in-australia.com/facts-about-australia.html Fish – Image obtained from: http://www.islands.com/gallery/snorkeling-top-10-must-see-caribbean-fish Seagull – Image obtained from: http://coastalcare.org/educate/flora-and-fauna/#seasgulls Turtle – Image obtained from: http://coastalcare.org/educate/flora-and-fauna/#sea-turtles Beach grass – Image obtained from: http://coastalcare.org/educate/flora-and-fauna/#beach-grass

8. References Continued Slide 4: Freshwater habitat – Image obtained from: http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/biodiversity/habitats2/freshwater_and_wetlands/priority_habitats.htm Platypus – Image obtained from: http://www.amamoorlodge.com.au/platypus-wildlife-spotting Slide 5: Forest – Image obtained from: http://thestringer.com.au/western-australias-last-remaining-forests-in-the-south-west-3402 Slide 6: Desert – Image obtained from: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-11/dry-desert-northern-territory/5016168