Where do animals live in the bush?
Animals are found in many places.
Some animals live in the soil and leaf litter. Other animals live in and around water, some in rock crevices and on rock walls. Many animals make their homes in trees. The place an animal makes it home is called a habitat.
View the Animals in the Field of Mars Reserve video.
What animals did you see? Where did they live?
Go outside. Can you find any animals living near you?
Why do animals live in different places?
Animals live in places that provide them with food, water and shelter. To live in these places, animals have a variety of features. Some animals blend into their surroundings. This is called camouflage.
