Where do animals live?

Animals are found in every part of the world. Some live in forests. Others live in hot, sandy deserts. Some live in lakes, rivers and the sea. They are even found in very cold areas like the Arctic, where the ice never melts!

Humans live in many different parts of the world. They eat many kinds of food. They wear different clothes to suit the weather whether it is heat or cold.

Animals and plants can only live in places where the weather suits them. Animals live in places where they get the right food. A fish can only live in water. Animals with a thick furry coat live in very cold places. The place where an animal lives is called its habitat.

Wild animals itself look after themselves. They make their homes where they will have enough food and water. Some of them do not make homes for themselves. They live under the shade of trees or in caves. They want to be safe from other animals which may eat them. They also want their babies to be safe. They need to keep dry if it rains. They need to keep warm in winter. 

Some wild animals, like elephants, live in groups or herds. They look for food together. They warn each other of danger. Their habitat is usually a forest with lots of trees and tall grass.

Deer also live in a herd. They need a habitat with lots of tall grass. They can hide in this grass and can also find enough food.

Animals like the tiger, the lion and the hyena hunt other animals like deer. They live in places where their food is easily available.

A tree is a habitat for many animals. Some of them eat fruits and tender leaves. Others pick at insects on the trunk.

The animals like monkey and birds live in the tree.