Wildlife Habitat Requirements

Wildlife Habitat Requirements

Agri-science Mr. Bailey

Kentucky Rolling Hills

Kentucky Mountains

Kentucky Fields

Kentucky Woodlands

What are the types of wildlife habitat?

• Habitat for animal wildlife can be classified based on ecosystems

• Ecosystems are in areas known as biomes

• A biome is a large area with a distinct combination of animals and plants

What are the habitat requirements?

• Wildlife species have life requirements that must be met by their habitat to insure well-being

1.Food 2.Water3.Cover (Shelter)4.Space

Feed Me!!!!• All living organisms require food

• Food provides the nutrients needed to live, grow, and reproduce

• Food gives you energy

Water… Where’s the Water!!

• Water is the basic need of life

• Water determines what species of plants will grow

• Plants will determine which animals will live there

Sources of Water in a habitat?

• Some wildlife animal species get most of their water through the food that they eat

• Many need a watering area for drinking once or twice a day

Cover Me…• Also referred to as shelter• Cover is needed for most wildlife species

• Vegetation or other material that provides safety in a habitat

• Animals use cover for nesting, resting, and protection

I need more SPACE!!!

• Area around an organism

• Space requirements vary with season, animal, and quality of the habitat

• Space Territory Home Range

Activity….Yah!!!• Students will form a circle

• Each one will be a habitat requirement

Exit Slip1. Name the four habitat requirements

2. Describe each requirement