The document describes the habitats and key facts about 8 different animal species: lion, spider monkey, emperor penguin, ostrich, polar bear, American alligator, mountain goat. For each animal there is a picture, their habitat in Africa, rainforest, Antarctica, Africa, Arctic ocean, Southeastern US, North America respectively, and survival details like diet, behaviors, threats. The source for the information is listed as National Geographic for each animal profile.

1. Animals and their habitats

2. Figure out which
habitat the
Look at the Identify the three
animal picture animal belongs
habitats below
to, before time
and name
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3. Lion
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4. Lion
Africa
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 Typically inhabit savanna and grassland
 Semi-arid climate
 Tall grasses, shrubs, and scattered trees
Survival
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Females do the most hunting
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 Live in prides, usually 15 animals
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Tropical and subtropical grasslands

5. Spider Monkey
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6. Spider Monkey
Tropical Rain Forests
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 Amazon rain forest
 Lush vegetation
Survival
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Diet of fruits, leaves, bird eggs, spiders
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 Social animal
 Average lifespan of 22 years
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Source: National Geographic – Spider

7. Emperor Penguin
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8. Emperor Penguin
Antarctica
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 Located at the South Pole
 98% covered by ice
 Driest and coldest continent on earth
Survival
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Only Antarctic animal that braves the

winter
 Diet of mostly fish
 Excellent swimmers, flightless bird
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Source: National Geographic Kids – Emperor

9. Ostrich
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10. Ostrich
Africa
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 Savannah and desert lands
 Water is scarce
Survival
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Flightless bird, fast runner
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 Diet of plants, roots, insects and
sometimes lizards
 Largest of all eggs
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Wikipedia - Ostrich

11. Polar Bear
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12. Polar Bear
Arctic Ocean and ice sheets
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 Frequent areas where ice meets water
 Gather in places where seals are plentiful
Survival
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Diet of mostly seals
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 Very strong swimmers
 Have no natural enemies
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Source: National Geographic – Polar Bears

13. American Alligator
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14. American Alligator
Southeastern United States
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 Ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes,
and swamps
Survival
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Diet of fish, turtles, snakes, and small

mammals
 Once endangered
 Great swimmers
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Source: National Geographic Kids – American
Alligator

15. Mountain Goat
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16. Mountain Goat
North America
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 Rocky Mountains and Cascade Mountain
Range
 Very high altitudes of approx. 13,000 ft.
Survival
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Diet of grasses, shrubs, moss, and twigs
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 Not an actual goat
 Amazing climbers, very nimble
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Source: National Geographic – Mountain Goat

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