Identify this animal. Find out the following about this animal. Places where they are found. The climate of those places. Their natural habitat. Their food habits. How do they adapt to their natural environment? Do they face the threat of extinction? Why?

The animal is 'Ostrich'. Places where they are found Ostriches are found in the deserts of Africa and countries like Sweden, Australia, and Finland. The climate of those places Ostriches can live in both very cold and fairly warm climates. Their natural habitat The ostriches preferred habitats are savanna, scrub, grasslands, and semi-deserts. Their food habits The seeds, grass, shrubs, fruits, and flowers form an essential part of the ostrich diet. How do they adapt to their natural environment? They have long and strong muscular legs for running; wings that keep them warm and maintain balance; and good eyesight. Do they face the threat of extinction? Why? No, ostriches are not a threatened species because they thrive in their native habitat. But some sub-species might face extinction if not taken care of properly.

Identify this animal. Find out the following about this animal. Places where they are found. The climate of those places. Their natural habitat. Their food habits. How do they adapt to their natural environment? Do they face the threat of extinction? Why?

This animal is 'Armadillo'. Places where they are found They are ancient mammals found in South, Central, and North America. The climate of those places They are found in warm habitats, including deserts, temperate grasslands, and rainforests. Their natural habitat They can be found in the Americas' grasslands, rainforests, wetlands, and semi-desert areas. Their food habits They feed on invertebrates, larvae, insects, grubs, ants, termites, beetles, cockroaches, wasps, spiders, snails, scorpions, and other insects. How do they adapt to their natural environment? They have a type of body armour made of bands of horn and bone, which protects them from predators. Do they face the threat of extinction? Why? Some species are in danger of extinction due to reasons like human encroachment, slash-and-burn farming, and hunting.

Identify this animal. Find out the following about this animal. Places where they are found. The climate of those places. Their natural habitat. Their food habits. How do they adapt to their natural environment? Do they face the threat of extinction? Why?

The animal is 'Seal'. Places where they are found They are found in the cold ocean waters of the Arctic or off the coasts of Antarctica. The climate of those places They can be found from the cold regions of the Antarctic to the very warm areas where it is extremely sunny. Their natural habitat These sea animals are normally found in cold waters. Their food habits They feed on octopus, squids, shellfish, shrimp, cod, sand eel, herring, salmon, flounder, mackerel, whelk, etc. How do they adapt to their natural environment? They have several adaptations for swimming and diving, including their body shape, flippers, and the dive response, which slows their heartbeat. Do they face the threat of extinction? Why? Yes, they face threat of extinction due to humans (commercial hunting and persecution by fishermen) and nonhuman factors.