Learn about the different natural environments of plants and animals.

Rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and streams are all freshwater habitats. So are wetlands like swamps, which have woody plants and trees; and marshes, which have no trees but lots of …

Temperature, ocean depth, and distance from the shore determine the types of plants and animals living in an area of the ocean. These regions are called habitats. Coral reefs are one …

Racing for Light Rainforests are lush, warm, wet habitats. Trees in the rainforest grow very tall because they have to compete with other plants for sunlight. Kapok trees, which are found in …

Deserts 101 Deserts are diverse ecosystems that occur on all seven continents. Learn about the four major types of deserts, the surprising amount of wildlife some of them contain, and how …

Grassland habitats are places that receive more rain than deserts but less precipitation than forests. Most of the plants here are grasses, which don’t need as much water as forest …

Temperate Forest Habitat Dry leaves crunch under your feet as you walk through the woods. The air is crisp and cool. The sun shines through the orange, red, and gold leaves. It’s autumn and …

In summer Arctic poppies bloom, making the tundra bright yellow. You won’t find trees in Antarctica, but some types of small shrubs, lichens, mosses, and algae are able to grow in the …

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Common Name: Three-Toed Sloths Scientific Name: Bradypus Type: Mammals Diet: Herbivore Size: 23 inches Weight: 8.75 pounds