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What is a common characteristic of dolphins' habitats?
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What is a characteristic of dolphins?
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Study Notes
Dolphins
- Live in moderate to warm ocean and sea waters worldwide
- Coastal dolphins live near beaches, while offshore dolphins are larger and prefer deep waters
- Need easy access to food, clean water, and travel in pods to find food and avoid predators
Horses
- Domesticated horses can live in almost any habitat, but wild horses prefer plains, prairies, and steppes
- Need wide open spaces for defense, shelter, and abundant fresh water
- Prefer open, grassy areas as they are herbivores and consume large amounts of grass
Cheetahs
- Known for their speed, being the fastest land animals on Earth
- Once roamed much of Africa and Asia, but are now endangered due to habitat loss, lack of prey, and vulnerability to humans
Savannas
- Almost half of Africa is covered by tropical grasslands called savannas
- African savannas are warm, open spaces with various types of grasses
- Home to many large animals, including herbivores and carnivores
- Habitat destruction and hunting have endangered this ecosystem
Blue Whales
- Endangered due to human activities in the past and present
- Hunting and killing blue whales (whaling) killed hundreds of thousands until it became illegal in 1966
- Threats include boats, anthropogenic noise, pollution, climate change, and fishing
Great White Sharks
- Endangered due to human fear and greed
- Threats include pollution, illegal fishing, by-catching, and habitat destruction
- Protected status and banning of shark fin soup have helped increase their numbers
Snakes
- Found in warm tropical climates worldwide
- Can be found in various habitats, including forests, deserts, and water
- Need to move around to warm up or cool down, depending on the species
Horse Life Cycle
- A horse grows from birth to an older adult horse
- Stages: foal (baby), yearling (1 year), colt or filly (2 years), and adult (4 years)
- Horses usually live to be around 25 years old
Lion Life Cycle
- Lion babies (cubs) start life rapidly, learning to walk, joining the pride, and becoming sexually mature
- All stages happen under the age of 6 years old
Tiger Life Cycle
- Stages: cubs, larger cubs, and young tigers
- Mothers teach cubs to hunt for food, and they no longer drink milk
- Between 17 months and 2 years, cubs grow into young tigers and go out on their own
Crocodile Life Cycle
- Begins with hatching eggs and ends with death
- Three stages: before birth, young, and adult
- Nesting occurs before birth
Monkey Life Cycle
- Begins in the mother's womb (gestation period)
- Stages: babyhood and adulthood
- Life cycle moves faster than a human's, lasting from 10 to 50 years
Hen Life Cycle
- Hens hatch from eggs and are covered in down for a few weeks
- Called pullets until they can lay eggs
- Lay eggs less than 24 hours after breeding with roosters
- Live anywhere from 2 to 25 years or more, depending on the environment
Cheetah Cub Life Cycle
- Born small and helpless with a silvery strip of fur (mantle) for camouflage
- Learn to hunt through playing and practicing killing wounded animals
- Leave their mother's care when they can take care of themselves
Cheetah Adaptations
- Fastest land mammals on Earth, reaching 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds
- Run 20 to 25 feet in one stride
- Only have this burst of speed for 30 seconds before tiring out
Snow Tigers
- Not a species of tiger, but white Bengal tigers
- Born without pheomelanin, resulting in snow-colored fur and dark stripes
- Found only in captivity, with very few living today
Horse Diet
- Need a balanced diet to be healthy and have energy
- Eat grass, hay, and concentrates (mix of grains) at meal time
- Eat fruits and vegetables at snack time, and drink lots of water
Crabs
- Over 4,000 different kinds of crabs, with varying diets
- Most crabs are scavengers, eating whatever they can find
- Can be carnivores or omnivores, depending on their environment
Hippos
- Large African animals that spend most of their time in water
- Herbivores that eat mainly short grasses and can graze for up to 6 hours a night
- Leave behind trails that change their environment
Dolphins
- Live in moderate to warm ocean and sea waters worldwide
- Coastal dolphins live near beaches, while offshore dolphins are larger and prefer deep waters
- Need easy access to food, clean water, and travel in pods to find food and avoid predators
Horses
- Domesticated horses can live in almost any habitat, but wild horses prefer plains, prairies, and steppes
- Need wide open spaces for defense, shelter, and abundant fresh water
- Prefer open, grassy areas as they are herbivores and consume large amounts of grass
Cheetahs
- Known for their speed, being the fastest land animals on Earth
- Once roamed much of Africa and Asia, but are now endangered due to habitat loss, lack of prey, and vulnerability to humans
Savannas
- Almost half of Africa is covered by tropical grasslands called savannas
- African savannas are warm, open spaces with various types of grasses
- Home to many large animals, including herbivores and carnivores
- Habitat destruction and hunting have endangered this ecosystem
Blue Whales
- Endangered due to human activities in the past and present
- Hunting and killing blue whales (whaling) killed hundreds of thousands until it became illegal in 1966
- Threats include boats, anthropogenic noise, pollution, climate change, and fishing
Great White Sharks
- Endangered due to human fear and greed
- Threats include pollution, illegal fishing, by-catching, and habitat destruction
- Protected status and banning of shark fin soup have helped increase their numbers
Snakes
- Found in warm tropical climates worldwide
- Can be found in various habitats, including forests, deserts, and water
- Need to move around to warm up or cool down, depending on the species
Horse Life Cycle
- A horse grows from birth to an older adult horse
- Stages: foal (baby), yearling (1 year), colt or filly (2 years), and adult (4 years)
- Horses usually live to be around 25 years old
Lion Life Cycle
- Lion babies (cubs) start life rapidly, learning to walk, joining the pride, and becoming sexually mature
- All stages happen under the age of 6 years old
Tiger Life Cycle
- Stages: cubs, larger cubs, and young tigers
- Mothers teach cubs to hunt for food, and they no longer drink milk
- Between 17 months and 2 years, cubs grow into young tigers and go out on their own
Crocodile Life Cycle
- Begins with hatching eggs and ends with death
- Three stages: before birth, young, and adult
- Nesting occurs before birth
Monkey Life Cycle
- Begins in the mother's womb (gestation period)
- Stages: babyhood and adulthood
- Life cycle moves faster than a human's, lasting from 10 to 50 years
Hen Life Cycle
- Hens hatch from eggs and are covered in down for a few weeks
- Called pullets until they can lay eggs
- Lay eggs less than 24 hours after breeding with roosters
- Live anywhere from 2 to 25 years or more, depending on the environment
Cheetah Cub Life Cycle
- Born small and helpless with a silvery strip of fur (mantle) for camouflage
- Learn to hunt through playing and practicing killing wounded animals
- Leave their mother's care when they can take care of themselves
Cheetah Adaptations
- Fastest land mammals on Earth, reaching 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds
- Run 20 to 25 feet in one stride
- Only have this burst of speed for 30 seconds before tiring out
Snow Tigers
- Not a species of tiger, but white Bengal tigers
- Born without pheomelanin, resulting in snow-colored fur and dark stripes
- Found only in captivity, with very few living today
Horse Diet
- Need a balanced diet to be healthy and have energy
- Eat grass, hay, and concentrates (mix of grains) at meal time
- Eat fruits and vegetables at snack time, and drink lots of water
Crabs
- Over 4,000 different kinds of crabs, with varying diets
- Most crabs are scavengers, eating whatever they can find
- Can be carnivores or omnivores, depending on their environment
Hippos
- Large African animals that spend most of their time in water
- Herbivores that eat mainly short grasses and can graze for up to 6 hours a night
- Leave behind trails that change their environment
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This quiz covers the habitats and living conditions of dolphins and horses. Learn about the ocean and sea waters where dolphins live, and the plains and prairies where wild horses prefer to roam.
