Animals and Their Habitats

A habitat is a place where an animal or plant lives. There are many different types of habitats in Acadia National Park, including mountains, ponds, forests, and tidepools. Animals have special features that allow them to live in their habitat. Your mission is to choose the best habitat for each of the following six animals. You will explore some of the animals' special features along the way. Have fun!

Click on the animal of your choice.

Sea star
Sea star
Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine falcon
Beaver
Beaver
Land slugs
Land slugs
Salamander
Salamander
Snowshoe hare
Snowshoe hare

Last Updated: 30-Aug-2006
Contact: Editor
http://www.nps.gov/archive/acad/kids/habintro.htm