What Are Animal Homes?

• A home is a place where animals live safely and comfortably.
• Animal homes are also called habitats or shelters.
• Homes protect animals from bad weather, like rain or heat, and from enemies.

Why Do Animals Need Homes?

• To keep their babies safe and warm.
• To store food for the winter or for later use.
• To rest and sleep without being disturbed.
• To hide from other animals that might hunt them.

Different Types of Animal Homes

• Nest – Birds build nests using twigs, grass, and feathers to lay their eggs.
• Den or Cave – Large animals like lions, tigers, and bears live in dens or caves.
• Burrow – Animals like rabbits and rats dig holes in the ground to live in.
• Hive – Bees live together in a hive to make honey and stay safe.
• Web – Spiders spin webs to live in and to catch their food.
• Stable, Shed, or Kennel – Domestic animals live in homes built by humans.

Animal Home Examples

• A bird lives in a nest high up in the trees.
• A lion lives in a den to stay cool and hidden.
• A horse lives in a stable provided by people.
• A dog lives in a kennel in the backyard.
• An ant lives in an anthill with thousands of other ants.

Lesson Summary

• Every animal needs a home to stay safe, grow, and protect its family.
• Some animals build their own homes, while others find natural shelters like caves.
• Domestic animals live in shelters made for them by humans.