ZOOLOGIST

As the Zoologist, you are the animal researcher for your team. You need to research the animals and their behaviors in your ecosystem. Make notes on certain characteristics that allow these animals to live, adapt, and survive.

1. Gather photos or images of (5) five animals in your ecosystem. Copy and Paste them into a Word document.

2. Pick (1) one animal from your ecosystem and describe its physcial features/characteristics and how it has adapted to the seasonal changes.

3. What effect does over-population have on the food chain?

4 - 8. List (5) five animals that live in your ecosystem. Describe at least (1) one characteristic about each, that helps them adapt to their environment.

Animal	Ecosystem	Characteristics	What is its position on the food chain? (Herbivore, Omnivore, Carnivore, or Scavenger )

9. Give an example of competition between animals. What impact does this have on survival?

10. Draw a food chain with your team members.

Click here for a Printable Worksheet

Next, click on an ecosystem below to find links and more information to help you on your quest.

Rainforest	Grasslands	Tundra

Deciduous Forest	Desert	Coniferous Forest

top of page