Habitat and Niches

There are many roles and jobs that organisms have in their habitat. The squirrel pictured below has a job of gathering and storing nuts for food. As the squirrel gathers its food, it also helps to spread the seeds throughout the ecosystem. The following website provides some great information about organisms. Use the following links to research some animals of your choice. As you read the information, identify the niche and habitat for the organisms that you read about.

NatureWorks - Niche
NatureWorks - Nature Files