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In this wall, we are going to learn about Habitat and Adaptation. And not only that. About Water also. I mean all SCIENCE !!

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Here is a  links to some YouTube Videos for better Learning ! =)

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Here is a  links to some YouTube Videos for better Learning ! =)

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This means adapting to be able to survive the climatic conditions of the ecosystem, predators, and other species that compete for the same food and space. An adaptation is a modification or change in the organism's body or behaviour that helps it to survive. Explore the links given here to know more about habitats and how different plants and animals.

An animal may adapt to its habitat in different ways. It may be a physical or structural adaptation, just as the limbs of birds have modified into wings or the way the cheetah is shaped for running at a fast speed.

It may be in the way the body works in circulating and respiration, for instance the gills that fish have enable them to breathe in water. Or it may be the way the animal behaves whether it is hunting for food, or running fast to avoid predators or migrating to other places for food or survival. To know more about different types of adaptationsvisit the link.

An animal's environment consists of many different things. The climate, the kinds of food plants that grow in it, other animals that may be predators or competitors- the animal must learn to adapt to each of these factors in order to survive. With increasing population growth and human activity that disturbs the natural habitat, animals must learn to adapt to these kind of threats as well.

Animals in the wild can only live in places they are adapted to. They must have the right kind of habitat where they can find the food and space they need.Visit the link for a brief overview of how animals adapt to their habitat.

Did you know that animals camouflage themselves so they can adapt to their environment? Adaptation can protect animals from predators or from harsh weather. Many birds can hide in the tall grass and weeds and insects can change their colour to blend into the surroundings. This makes it difficult for predators to seek them out for food.

Some animals, like the apple snail, can survive in different ecosystems- from swamps, ditches and ponds to lakes and rivers. It has a lung/gills combination that reflects its adaptation to habitats with oxygen poor water. This is often the case in swamps and shallow waters. To know more about how the apple snail can survive in different habitatsvisit the link.

In the harsh cold climate of Alaska, the animals have learnt to adapt to the weather by storing food in their body and protecting themselves from the cold with thick furs. Human inhabitants in Alaska have also learnt to cope with the environment by building shelters that insulate and hold the heat, and yet do not allow the structure to melt. To know more about thisgo to this website.

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This means adapting to be able to survive the climatic conditions of the ecosystem, predators, and other species that compete for the same food and space. An adaptation is a modification or change in the organism's body or behaviour that helps it to survive.

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All living beings are different from each other on the basis of their geographical climate and conditions. The surroundings that effects an organism is known as its environment.

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Well, but what are the components of the Environment ?

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Well, but what are the components of the Environment ?

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The two components of the Environment are :-
• Biotic Components
• Abiotic Components

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Tell more about Biotic Components, please. =)

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Tell more about Biotic Components, please. =)

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Biotic Components are the living components of our natural environment. They can be divided into three groups on the basis of their food sources. They are :-
• Producers
• Consumers
• Scavengers
• Decomposers

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Living Beings that make their own food are called Producers. Green plants are producers. They make their own food from the process of photosynthesis. In this process, they need carbon dioxide, water and energy of sunlight.
Producers are also called Autotrophs.

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Wait ! Here's a fun fact about Producers 

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Wait ! Here's a fun fact about Producers 

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Producers include plants, microbes and trees. Through photosynthesis, they turn water and carbon dioxide into food, such as sugar and carbohydrates. They also make proteins. When animals eat plants, they use the protein and carbohydrates to build their bodies.

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That was a fun fact indeed ! But, what about the consumers ?

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That was a fun fact indeed ! But, what about the consumers ?

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Those living beings who cannot make their own food and depend on green plants directly or indirectly for food are called consumers. =)

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Now, why don't we learn about Scavengers and Decomposers. 

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Now, why don't we learn about Scavengers and Decomposers. 

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Scavengers feed on dead remains of other organisms. Some examples of scavengers are hyena and crow.
Some organisms such as bacteria and fungi feed on dead plants and animals .
Here's an audio explaining the rest.

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Audio Explanation of Scavengers and Decomposers

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Here are the different types of Consumers :-

• Herbivores - Food eaten directly from plants.
• Carnivores - Food eaten indirectly from plants — or by eating other animals.
• Scavengers & Decomposers - Food eaten by feeding on dead animals and are like bacteria and fungi.

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Let us now learn about Abiotic Components.

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Let us now learn about Abiotic Components.

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Abiotic Components are the non-living components in a habitat. Some Examples of Abiotic Components are light, air, water, soil and temperature.

Light
Sunlight is the ultimate source of energy on the Earth.
Green Plants use the sunlight to prepare food through photosynthesis. The factors of light or sunlight like its exposure, intensity and duration play a vital role in our environment.

Temperature, Air, Water and Soil is explained in the audio below :-
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Audio Explanation for Abiotic Components (Temp, Air, Water, Soil)

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Please, tell about Habitat and its Types ! =)

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Please, tell about Habitat and its Types ! =)

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Living Organisms are found everywhere on the Earth. Our Earth comprises of areas with varied temperature ranging from 56.7^degrees^C in the Death Valley, USA to -89.2^degrees^C in Antarctica.
More details are in the audio :-

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Adaptations of animals in the tropical rainforest.

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Adaptations of animals in the tropical rainforest.

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In the video and the web links also, the habitat portion is well explained. So, now let's know about the adaptations of the Tropical Forest.

NOTE - In the other padlet which is linked below, a map with pins showing where the animals with different adaptations about whom we are learning here are found at.

ADAPTATIONS:-

1. Camouflage...
is the blending with one's background which helps both predators and prey to live in a place where competition is rampant. Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings. Organisms use camouflage to mask their location, identity, and movement. This allows prey to avoid predators, and for predators to sneak up on prey.

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Many animals choose a particular habitat or a level in the rainforest to avoid competition for resources. The spider monkey lives in the topmost part of the forest canopy where there is a less no. of species.
The spider monkey is mainly found in South America.

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The shape of a bird's beak is designed for eating particular types of food such as: seeds, fruit, insects, nectar, fish, or small mammals. Bird beaks have adapted over time to help birds find food within their habitat which allows them to survive.

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Some animals restrict themselves to a particular diet that is difficult for others to find. Like toucans and parrots have sturdy and hard beaks that help them to crack hard nuts that help them to crack hard nuts and dig them up the ground.

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Some animals such as many moths, mantises and grasshoppers, have a repertory of threatening or startling behaviour, such as suddenly displaying conspicuous eyespots or patches of bright and contrasting colors, so as to scare off or momentarily distract a predator. This gives the prey animal an opportunity to escape.

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Rainforests are generally not suitable for larger animals since it causes hindrance in their movement among thick foliage.

Most animals found here are small and light weight. Jaguars restrict themselves to 6 feet length that allows themselves to move and hunt with ease. Sloths and monkeys are excellent examples of light body mass.

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Owls can snatch a skunk before it can spray, and cars are not capable of learning. Other predators such as bobcats, coyotes, and foxes must be luck, very fast, or very hungry to make a meal of a skunk! Bees have a bright and distinctive warning coloration to alert predators that they have stingers.