A pond is one kind of freshwater ecosystem. The water temperature depends on where the pond is. Some ponds may freeze during the winter. Many plants live in and around a pond. A lot of animals live in the water, and also around the water. There are many insects in this habitat, too.
Desert
An ocean is a large saltwater ecosystem. Most of the earth is covered by oceans. The ocean has many layers. Most plants and animals live in the top layer so they can get sunlight and food. There are lots of different kinds of animals who call the ocean their home.
Woodland Forest
Oak Tree
Owl
The polar tundra is always very cold. Few plants live here because very little rain falls. The animals that live here have thick fur and blubber to stay warm.
Tropical Rainforest
Butterfly
Parrot
The desert is always hot during the day and cool at night. It is very dry with very little rainfall. Cactus and tumbleweed are some plants that live here because they don't need a lot of water to survive. Most animals that live in the desert are nocturnal.
Cactus
Scorpion
Tarantula
Roadruner
Lizard
Rattlesnake
The woodland forest has many trees. It is warm during the summer and cold during the winter. It gets rain, snow, and sunshine so it's home to many plants and animals. Lots of bugs and insects live here, too.
Squirrel
Racoon
Deer
Rabbit
The tropical rainforest is always very warm and very wet. It gets a lot of rain all year round. There are different layers in the rainforest that are homes for many types of plants, animals, and insects. The animals that live here are very colorful.