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How to Play Habitat Adventure Help put the animals back in their correct habitat and learn about 8 major Biomes and some amazing animals at the same time. You’ll need: 4 game piece (mini stamps, dice, small figures, etc.), a dice, printed game board, printed playing cards
Pass out 5 cards per person (they can be face up)
Put game pieces on any one of the 4 “Draw 2” crates on the board (each pick where they want to start)
First player rolls dice and moves clockwise. The next player goes. When someone has put back all their animals the game is over. The person who helped the most animals wins. Star – You can “put back” any ONE of your
animals if that is their biome (just turn them over until the end of the game)
Draw 2 – Pick up 2 more cards with animals you get to help put back in their biome.
Jeep – Stop and put an animal back if it is their correct biome, then roll again and take your next turn.
Compass – You can jump to anywhere on the board you want to land.
Map – take the bridge road (you can drop off an animal in the Mountain AND Coniferous Forest)
Desert
Pygmy Owl Small owls that live mostly in the United States. The owls are mostly nocturnal and mainly hung insects and other small prey. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Stringiformes Family – Stringidae
Desert
Kangaroo Rat
Small rodent that is native to North America. They hop similarly to Kangaroos, but are not related. They can hop 8 feet and burrow in the dirt. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Heteromyidae
Desert
Roadrunner
Roadrunners can fly, but they are better runners as they can go 15 miles per hour. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Cuculiformes Family – Cuculidae
Desert
Stink Beetle
Stink beetles get their name from their stinky smell. They are a very common insect in the desert. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Arthropoda Class – Insecta Order – Coleoptera Family – Tenebrionidae
Desert
Rattlesnake
A venomous snake native to North America. They eat small animals such as birds and rodents. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Reptilia Order – Squamata Family – Serpentes
Desert
Desert Tortoise
A land dwelling turtle that can weigh 8-15 pounds and live up to 100 years. To escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter they live in burrows. Only a few of the hundred eggs laid will make it to adulthood. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Reptilia Order – Testudines Family – Testudinidae
Desert
Camel
Animal with one or two fatty humps on their back. Camels run 40 mph and can weigh up to 2200 pounds. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Camelidae
Desert
Gila Woodpecker Medium size woodpecker that lives in the southwestern United States. It builds a nest in the holes made in Saguaro Cacti and lay 3-5 white eggs. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Piciformes Family – Picidae
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Deciduous Forest
Woolly Bear Caterpillar This caterpillar will one day be a moth. Moths, unlike butterflies, are nocturnal. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Arthropoda Class – Insecta Order – Lepidoptera Family – Arctiidae
Grassland, Coniferous ,
Deciduous,
Raccoon Raccoons are a nocturnal animal with a bushy, striped tail and black patches around their eyes. They are great climbers and can swim too. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Procyonidae
Deciduous Forest
Eastern Red Bat
Medium size bat native to North America. They eat mostly moths and beetles. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Chiroptera Family – Vespertilionidae
Deciduous Forest
Duckbill Platypus A semi aquatic mammal native to eastern Australia. They are the only mammal that lays eggs instead of giving live birth. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Monotremata Family – Omithorhynchidae
Coniferous or Deciduous Forest
Black Bear A medium size bear native to North America, not closely related to brown bears. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Ursus
Coniferous , Deciduous,
American Gray Squirrel A tree squirrel native to the midwest and eastern North America. It is gray with a large bushy tail. They are crepuscular (or more active in late day hours). They do not hibernate. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Sciuridae
Coniferous or Deciduous Forest
Bald Eagle
A bird of prey native to North America that mainly eats fish. Its nests are the largest of any bird in North America. It is the national bird of the United States of America. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Accipitiriformes Family – Accipitridae
Deciduous Forest
White-Tailed Deer
Type of deer found mainly in North America. They are herbivores usually weighing between 125-301lb. The males have antlers which fall off in the winter. They are good leapers or jumpers. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Cervidae
Desert, Grassland, Coniferous
Deciduous,
or Mountains
Coyote Animal from the canine family that only lives in North America. Omnivore who eats small mammals, fruits, and vegetables. They live in dens that often have 2 entrances. They can have 6 pups at a time. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Canidae
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Coniferous Forest
Moose
The largest species in the deer family distinguished by palmate antlers of the male. Generally slow moving and sedentary who prefer solitude, they can move quickly when startled and angered. They live in the far North of North America, Europe, and Asia. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Cervidae
Desert, Grassland, Coniferous
Deciduous,
or Mountains
Red Fox Largest of the foxes; they live all throughout the Northern Hemisphere. They are omnivores who eat rodents, birds, small animals, and fruits. Red Foxes are harvested for fur trade. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Canidae
Coniferous Forest
Warblers A perching bird that is small and vocal. They are more easily heard than seen.
Coniferous or Deciduous Forest
Beavers A large, semi aquatic rodent that is mostly nocturnal. They are known for building dams. Beavers are in demand because of being hunted for fur and glands used as medicine and perfume. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Castoridae
Coniferous Forest
American Marten A long, slender bodied weasel from Northern North America. It is carnivorous, eating voles and mice, and mostly nocturnal. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Mustelidae
Coniferous or Deciduous Forest
Desert, Grassland
Porcupine
A rodent with sharp quills to defend themselves from predators. They are large (between 12-35 pounds) and slow. They often look for salt to add to their diet. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Hystricomorpha
Coniferous Forest
Siberian Tiger
Largest cat in the world. They can be 6-11 feet long and weigh 600-700lb. Siberian Tigers have thick fur coats perfect for the cold temperature in China, Russia (far East) and parts of North Korea where they live. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Felidae
Poison Dart Frog Frogs native to Central & South America. Unlike most frogs, these are active during the day. The alkaloid toxins the frog secrets act as a defense mechanism as predators drop them when they get a taste of their poison. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Amphibia Order – Anura Family – Dendrobatidae
Orangutan Great Ape from Southeast Asia. They have strong arms which make it uncomfortable for them on the ground as they have to push themselves along with their fists, but they are great climbers. They eat fruit, leaves, and small mammals. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Primates Family – Hominidae
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Mandrill The most colorful primates in the world. The skin colors brighten as they get more excited. They live in dense rainforests, sleep in different trees every night, and live about 45 years. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Primates Family – Cercopithecidae
Blue Morpho Butterfly
These butterflies have a wingspan from 3-8”. They are found in Central and South America. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Arthropoda Class – Insecta Order – Lepidoptera Family – Nymphalidae
Anteater Anteaters live in Central and South America. They have sharp claws and a long sticky tongue they use to catch and eat ants and termites. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Xenarthra
Sloth Mammals from South and Central America. Sloths are about the size of a dog and live in trees. Sloths are nocturnal and sleep curled up in a tree during the day. Sloths rarely come down from trees, move awkwardly on the ground, and are great swimmers. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Pilosa
Jaguar Jaguars are big, heavy, and strong animals that live in Central and South America. They cannot climb well, but are excellent swimmers. Jaguars will eat any animal they can get. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Felidae
Macaw Macaws are native to Mexico, Central & South America, and the Caribbean. They eat seeds, nuts, and fruits. Kingdom – Animalia Class – Aves Order – Psittaciformes Family – Psittacidae
Snowshoe Rabbit Have large hind feet which help it not sink into the snow. The rabbit turns brown in the summer and white in the winter which allows it to camouflage. It eats dead animals, bark, flowers, and leaves. Snowshoe Rabbits have 4 liters of babies a year.
Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Lagomorpha Family – Leporidae
Snowy Owl Large owl with 4-5 foot wingspan that lives in Alaska, Canada, and Eurasia. The owl primarily eats small rodents and mammals like raccoons and hares. Owls swallow prey hole and then regurgitate bones and fur back out as owl pellets 18-24 hours after feeding. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Strigiformes Family – Strigdae
Grey Wolves They live in remote areas in North America, Eurasia, and North Africa. Grey Wolves are similar in appearance to a German Shepherd and average 80-100lb. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Canidae
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Polar Bear
A carnivorous bear that lives in the Arctic Circle and mostly eats seals. An adult bear weighs 770-1500lb. Polar Bears are born on land, but spend most of their time in the sea. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Ursidae
Arctic Foxes Small fox native to the Arctic region. It has a deep thick fur coat that is brown in the summer and turns white in the winter. They prey on small animals like fish, small seals, and bird eggs. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Canidae
Reindeer Even toed mammal from North America whose fur is brown, but lightens in the winter. The only deer whose females also have antlers. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Cervidae
Harp Seal Earless seal from northernmost part of Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. Adults grow up to 6 feet tall and 400 lb. A thick coat of blubber insulates them and provides energy when food is scarce. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Phocidae
Grassland
African Elephant The largest land dwelling animal can weigh 15,000 lbs and is found in Africa. They have been hunted for their valuable tusks. They are herbivores who like to stay by water. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Proboscidea Family – Elephantidae
Grassland
Giraffe African Mammal that is the tallest land animal alive. They have an extremely long neck making the average male 16-20 feet tall. Males can get up to 3500 lb. They are not social creatures. They eat 75lb of twigs and foliage a day. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Giraffidae
Grassland
Pronghorn Antelope Native to western and central North America., these antelope are more curious than most animals and run exceptionally fast. They weigh 88-143 lb with an internal temperature of 100 F. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Antilocapridae
Grassland
American Bison Most numerous bison and found only in North America. Bison are herbivores that mainly eat grass. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Bovidae
Grassland
Prairie Dog Burrowing rodents native to the North American grasslands. They are mainly herbivores, but they also eat insects. They burrow to avoid extremes in temperature and weather conditions. Prairie Dogs are highly social and live in large colonies. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Sciuridae
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Grassland
Lion One of the four big cats with some males weighing over 550lb. In the wild, they are found in Africa and Asia. Lions sleep 20 hours a day. The Lioness (female Lion) does the hunting getting buffalo, zebras, and other large mammals for the pride to eat. Lions are known for being powerful, but not having a lot of stamina. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Felidae
Grassland
Zebra Zebras are social animals that have never been domesticated. The black and white stripe pattern varies depending on the type. Zebras feed almost entirely on grasses and can weigh up to 770lb. They have excellent eye sight and hearing. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Perissodactyla Family – Equidae
Mountains
Andean Condor
A species of South American bird in the vulture family found in the Andes Mountains. The head and neck are featherless. This bird is a scavenger who eats large carcasses from deer or cattle. This bird can live up to 100 years. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Incertaesedis Family – Cathartidae
Mountains
Mountain Goat
Large hoofed mammal found only in North America. They are protected from the elements by their woolly white double coat. Their feet are well suited for climbing even at 60 degree angles. They are herbivores who spend most of their time grazing. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Bovidae
Mountains
Siberian Ibex Mostly found in mountainous regions in central, northern, and southern Asia. Sizes can vary greatly from 77 – 290lb. Both males and females have beards and horns. They primarily eat alpine grasses. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Bovidae
Mountains
Bighorn Sheep
Species of sheep with 30lb horns that live in North America. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Bovidae Genus - Ovis
Mountains
Cougar
The largest from the cat family native to North America is highly territorial and about the same size as an adult human male. Cougars prefer to live on canyons, cliffs, and dense brush. This solitary animal eats a variety of prey including insects and rodents, but prefers deer and moose. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Carnivora Family – Felidae
Mountains
Yak
A long haired bovid that lives in the Himalayan region of south Central Asia. This domesticated herd animal has a bulky frame and is heavy at 1000-2000lb. When well cared for, Yaks have little to no odor. They prefer high altitudes and begin to suffer from heat exhaustion above 59 F, partly because their lack of sweat glands. Yaks eat 1% of their body weight in grasses daily (compared to cattle that eat 3% daily) Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Bovidae
Mountains
Llama
Domesticated South American animal used mainly as a pack animal and for its meat. Llamas grow to about 6 feet tall and 280-450lb. They are extremely curious and will approach people easily. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Artiodactyla Family – Camelidae
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Mountains
Chinchilla
Rodents slightly larger than a squirrel that are native to the Andes Mountain in South America. Some are raised for their fur, others as pets, but most in the wild are hard to find as they are an endangered species. They are nocturnal and usually live in clans of 100. They are herbivores eating plants, roots, and grasses.
Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Chinchillidae
Lobster Large marine crustaceans with long bodies and muscular tails. These invertebrates have a hard exoskeleton. They live in crevices and burrows on the ocean floor. They are omnivores that eat fish, mollusks, and plant life. Lobsters can live up to 60 years. They are a prized seafood. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Arthropoda Class – Malacostraca Order – Decapoda Family – Nephropidae
Marine Turtles These endangered animals Inhabit all oceans of the world except the Arctic. Females lay their eggs on land, but they spend most of their lives in the ocean. The gender of all the babies depends on the temperature of the sand they are laid in. Sea turtles are omnivores who eat plants and jellyfish. All turtles breathe air, but have large lungs that allow it to stay submerged for up to 2 hours. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Order – Testudines
Octopus A mollusk that has 2 eyes, 4 pairs of arms, and is venomous. Its mouth is at the center part of its arms. Very intelligent invertebrate that defends itself by: squirting ink, camouflage, and swimming rapidly. The females lay 200,000 eggs. They eat crabs, worms, fish, and smaller mollusks. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Mollusca Class – Cephalopoda Order – Octopoda
Coral
Marine Invertebrates living in compact colonies. A coral “head” is a myriad of identical polyps. Although they may catch and absorb some small fish or plankton, they get most of their energy from algae that live within a corrals tissue. Require sunlight to grow so live in shallow clear waters. You can find them in tropical waters in Great Barrier Reef, Australia and off the cost of Washington. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Cnidaria Class – Anthozoa
Whales
The blue whale is the largest known animal to have ever existed at 98 feet long and 200 tons in weight. It is estimated there are several million whales worldwide. Whales breathe through a blowhole on the top of their head. Whales are smart social creatures that can teach, scheme, grieve, and cooperate. Whales are conscious breathers so they rest, but don’t ever completely sleep or they would drown. They can live up to 130 years. They eat microscopic plankton to large mammals including smaller whales.
Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Cetacea
Sharks Sharks have 5-7 gills on the side of their head by which they breathe. They also have a pectoral fin that is fused to their head. There are 470 species of sharks including some that are 6” to some at over 39 feet long. Sharks teeth are constantly being replaced throughout their life. Sharks have a keen sense of smell. Sharks are carnivorous and eat plankton and fish. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Chondrichthyes
Angel Fish
Angel Fish are found in shallow reefs. Like many salt water fish, they are very colorful. They are active during the day and sleep at night. They lay tiny buoyant eggs. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Actinopterygii Order – Perciformes Family – Pomacanthidae
Jellyfish
A free swimming marine animal that looks like a gelatinous balloon umbrella with trailing tentacles. The balloon can pulsate to help them move while their stinging tentacles capture their prey. They do not have a specialized digestive system. They cannot sea, but can detect light. They can range in size from 1mm to 2 meters. They are carnivorous eating plankton, crustaceans, fish eggs, small fish and other jellyfish. Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Cnidaria
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Body of salt water that makes up 72% of our planet. There are 5 Oceans- Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. The deepest point in the ocean is Mariana Trench which is about 36,000 feet under water.
Desert An area where little life exists because of the lack of water. 1/5th of Earth’s land is desert. Desert is on every continent except Europe. In Antarctica the desert is cold.
Grassland Inland biome made up of vast grassy fields. It receives little rain so few trees can grow. Warm, dry climate perfect for growing food. Known in the US as prairies, in Africa as Savannahs, and South America as Pampas.
Coniferous
Forest Consists mainly of cone bearing trees that are well suited to cold climates. It supplies the bulk of the worlds soft timber which is used to make paper. It stretches south of the Arctic Tundra from Alaska to North America to the Atlantic Ocean and Eurasia.
Forested area receiving 70”+ of precipitation a year (rain or snow) includes Temperate – (100”+ precipitation a
year)
Tropical – hot, 400”+ precipitation a year, & close to the equator with more species of plants and animal than anywhere else.
Many plants used in medicine are found here. There are three levels – canopy, understory, and forest floor. Rainforest are endangered due to deforestation.
Mountains Very cold and windy with high elevations usually found in groups called chains (or ranges) The higher the mountain, the colder and windier it is. You’ll find rugged landscape and less oxygen.
Cold, treeless area of low plains in the north around the Arctic Ocean. It includes northern areas of Europe, Asia, North America, Greenland and the Tundra (at top of mountains).
Deciduous
Forest
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall. The natural decay of those leaves enriches the soil and supports the lively plant and animal life. Mild temperature zone of the Northern Hemisphere from North America, Europe, and eastern Asia.
- salt water covering 72% of world
Desert- little life because of lack of water; 1/5th
or our land Grassland- inland filled with vast grasses Mountains- very cold & windy with
high elevation & rugged landscape. - hot
area receiving 70” a year of rain with more plants & animals than any other biome.
Coniferous Forest - mainly cone
bearing trees suited to cold climates. - very cold &
treeless are of low plains north by the Arctic Ocean. Deciduous Forest - mild
temperature area filled with trees that lose their leaves in the fall
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