Panda: This bear is huge and can weigh up to 300 pounds. It has very thick black and white fur that keeps it warm when it is cold or chilly outside. It primarily eats bamboo but will also eat rodents, grass, and meat if needed. They drink their water from streams and rivers. They take shelter in hollow trees and the holes between rocks.

Sahara Desert: The Sahara Desert is made entirely of sand. It rarely rains and is very dry. There are only a few plants, and they have small leaves. The sand is scorching and moves every time it is touched; when the wind blows, the sand shifts in all directions.

Based on the information provided, how well would the panda survive in this habitat, and why?

Amazon Rainforest: In the Amazon Rainforest is rains almost every day. There are very tall trees that create a canopy, and the ground of the forest is covered in plants. The plants on the ground try to grow wide or tall to reach sunlight. The very tall trees can block much of the sunlight.

Which animal would most likely NOT survive in this habitat, and why?

The Sahara Desert: The Sahara Desert is made entirely of sand. It rarely rains and is very dry. There are only a few plants, and they have small leaves. The sand is scorching and moves every time it is touched; when the wind blows, the sand shifts in all directions.

Which organism would NOT survive in this habitat, and why?

Sahara Desert: The Sahara Desert is made entirely of sand. It rarely rains and is very dry. There are only a few plants, and they have small leaves. The sand is scorching and moves every time it is touched; when the wind blows, the sand shifts in all directions.

Bromeliads: Bromeliads grow on tree trunks and branches and wrap their roots around the trees. They need wet habitats to grow well. They have a center portion like a cup or bowl that collects water. Their leaves are waxy, and the water slides into the center. The leaves are long and curved to collect water.

How well would a bromeliad survive in the desert?

Which animal would NOT survive living in or around a freshwater lake and why?

Which animal would NOT survive living in a saltwater ocean, and why?

Jackson wants to get a pet lizard for his bedroom. He has a tank with sand, a small water bowl, a heat lamp, and low humidity. He goes to the pet store with his brother to pick one out. The lizards come from many different habitats and have special needs that must be met. Which habitat should Jackson NOT get a lizard from for the type of tank he has?

Some organisms cannot survive in a habitat that has had members removed.

A sunflower plant can survive in all types of environments and habitats.

Grasslands - The grasslands in the Northern hemisphere are vast, open terrains with flowers and grass. There is enough rain to support small amounts of trees and lots of grass. The soil is thin and dry, and there are often wildfires. The temperatures range from very cold (in the negatives) to comfortable (in the mid-70's).

Which animal would NOT survive in this habitat, and why?