Wild animals meet their needs in their natural environment.
A habitat is the place an animal lives which contails its food, water, shelter, and space. Students should be able to tell how different organisms interact as they meet their needs. For example, a bear may find shelter to hibernate in in a cave or deep crevice, while a bird may make a nest out of materials available. A variety of terrariums can be made for this lesson. Fill an aquarium with 2 inches of sand, peat, and gravel mixed together.