Use an ant farm as an illustration of one habitat and then extend the observations and ideas to other groups of animals like lions, fish, walruses, prairie dogs, wolves, and human beings. Consider instinctual and learned behaviors for survival in the population. Procedure A few days before you begin this activity, set up the ant farm. Spend ten minutes each day observing the ant colony and record observations. Continue for at least five days.
Conclusions Discuss the ant behaviors.
Consider instinctual versus learned behaviors. Compare and contrast observations. Consider how ant farms are like other animal populations, including human beings.