Wetlands are wet lands. Some common type of wetlands are bogs, swamps and marshes. There are freshwater wetlands and saltwater wetlands.
All wetlands have water, special soil, and plants with special adaptations.
Wetlands are very protective habitats that support huge numbers of insects, fish, birds, and other animals. About 35 percentof all animals and plants listed as threatened or endangered in the United States either live in wetlands or depend on them in some way. Wildlife and people need wetlands. Working Wetlands Provide a nursery that shelters, protects, and fees young wildlife. Act like a sponge to absorb excess water caused by runoff.