Name three reasons why an animal might live underground.

To find food, to hide from predators, and to find shelter from bad weather.

What is an adaptation?

A special trait that helps an animal survive where it lives.

Grade 3rd Grade · Science · 30 min

I can match animals to their habitats and explain why they live there.

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What's It Like to Live Underground?

3 key concepts

1
Many animals that live underground have strong claws or big teeth that help them dig.
2
A squiushy body shape, like that of a worm, helps animals move quickly through tunnels.
3
Animals that live underground often have very small eyes and use other senses to find food in the dark.

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Name one animal from the video that lives underground and describe one special body part that helps it live there.”

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