Animal Habitats for Memory Care Community Audience

Quick PWPT Animals, where they are found, and a funfact

1. Guess the Habitat Where does ____ live? Indigo of Elmhurst

2. Who am I? Where do I live?

3. A Monkey! In the rainforest/ jungle

4. Fun Fact! Monkeys that live in Central and South America are called "New World monkeys." Monkeys that live in Africa and Asia are called "Old World monkeys. Old World Monkeys have narrow noses that point down, don't hang in trees, are larger, don't have prehensile tails, and have strange sitting pads on their bottoms. New World monkeys have flatter noses, live in trees, and have prehensile tails.

5. Who am I? Where do I live?

6. A Dolphin! In the ocean

7. Fun Fact! Dolphins can be found all over the world and in different environments There are 36 species of marine dolphins - living in nearly all aquatic environments, including oceans, coastal, estuarine and freshwater - and in temperatures ranging from less than 0°C to more than 30°C. In Britain, bottlenose dolphins are concentrated around west Wales and eastern Scotland - with the coasts of Devon and Cornwall also having pods. Scotland is home to the most northerly pod of bottlenose dolphins in the world.

8. Who am I? Where do I live?

9. A Camel! In the Desert

10. Fun Fact! Their humps store fat , not water . This fat can be converted into energy and water when food and water are scarce. Camels can survive without water for up to two weeks . Their bodies are incredibly efficient at conserving water.

11. Who am I? Where do I live?

12. A Polar Bear In the Artic Circle

13. Fun Fact! Polar bears are well adapted to survive in one of the harshest environments on our planet . As well as their thick fur, they have a layer of fat, called blubber, that insulates (protects) their bodies from the frosty air and near-freezing water. Polar bears also have black skin under their glistening coat, which helps them soak up the Sun’s rays and keep warm.

14. Who am I? Where do I live?

15. An Elephant In the Savanna/ Grasslands

16. Fun Fact! Their footprints create water reservoirs for smaller animals.

17. Who am I? Where do I live?

18. An Crocodile In the Marsh

19. Fun Fact! Crocodiles can go through 4,000 teeth over a lifetime. Crocodiles have between 60-110 teeth. When a crocodile loses a tooth, there is a small replacement already on standby. They are able to replace each of their 80 teeth up to 50 times over their lifespan.

20. Who am I? Where do I live?

21. Deer/Buck In the Woodlands

22. Fun Fact! Deer have a phenomenal sense of smell Their sense of smell is remarkable. Yes, it’s true! If you’ve ever noted how skittish deer are, especially if you have to get even within a distance of half a mile of them, deer will either smell you or hear you.

23. Who am I? Where do I live?

24. A Duck In freshwater pond/stream

25. Fun Fact! What is the difference between a duck and a goose? While ducks and geese both belong to the Anatidae family, there are several key differences between them. Ducks are generally smaller, with shorter necks and more compact bodies, while geese are larger and have longer, more graceful necks. Their vocalizations also differ, with ducks producing a range of quacks, whistles, and grunts, while geese are known for their loud honking. In terms of behavior, geese tend to be more territorial and form lifelong pair bonds, whereas ducks are often more social and may change mates each season. Their nesting and feeding habits vary as well, reflecting the diverse adaptations within the waterfowl family.

26. Who am I? Where do I live?

27. A Mountain Goat In the Mountains

28. Fun Fact! Head to the skies if you’d like to see one. Mountain goats live in alpine and subalpine environments. In the high-altitude environments, sometimes above 13,000 ft, they are the largest mammal. The high elevation protects mountain goats from predators. In the summer, they’ll stay above the tree line and migrate to lower elevations in the winter.

29. Who am I? Where do I live?

30. A Tiger In the Jungle

31. Fun Fact! Tigers are good swimmers! Unlike most members of the cat family, they like water and often cool off in pools or streams . These fierce felines have walked the earth for a long time. Fossil remains of tigers found in parts of China are believed to be 2 million years old . Yikes!

32. Who am I? Where do I live?

33. A Starfish In the Ocean

34. Fun Fact! Many people are surprised to learn that starfish have eyes . It's true. The eyes are there—just not in the place you would expect. Sea stars have an eye spot at the end of each arm. This means that a five-armed sea star has five eyes, while the 40-armed sun star has 40 eyes. Each sea star eye is very simple and looks like a red spot. It doesn't see much detail but it can sense light and dark, which is just enough for the environments the animals live in.

35. Who am I? Where do I live?

36. A Rattlesnake In the Grasslands

37. Fun Fact! Rattlesnakes inhabit grasslands in warm areas, such as the southern United States as well as Central and South America. However, you can find them almost everywhere in the continental United States. The state with the most diverse rattlesnake population is Arizona, with around 13 different species of snake found here. They get a new rattle segment each time they shed Like rings on a tree stump, a snake’s rattle can actually give you a good estimate of how old it is. Every time a rattlesnake sheds its skin, it grows a new segment on its rattler. This is a process known as ‘ecdysis’, and it can happen anywhere from 4 to 12 times in a single year.