Structures slides Flashcards
(7 cards)
What do animals, birds, and insects find or make in their habitats?
Their own shelters
This can include structures made from local materials or natural formations.
What materials do animals use to make their own shelters?
Wood, grass, mud, leaves
Some animals, like spiders, wasps, and bees, use substances produced by their own bodies.
What types of natural shelters might animals find?
Caves, hollow logs, trees, under rocks
Animals may also occupy shelters built by other species.
Why do animals, birds, and insects need shelters in the wild?
- To keep safe from predators
- To protect from bad weather
- To keep warm/cool
- To protect young
- To capture or store food
- For communication
- To attract a partner
Fill in the blank: Bees tell each other where to find _______.
food
What is an example of a shelter that can be found in nature?
- Burrows
- Nests
- Dens
- Spider webs
- Shells
- Beaver lodge
- Anthill
True or False: Animals can only use shelters they make themselves.
False
Animals can also find and use shelters created by other animals.
