Wetland plants grow where soil is seasonally or permanently saturated. Examples include bald cypress, cattails, water lilies, cranberries, and mangroves. Their adaptations can include internal air spaces, floating leaves, and tolerance of changing water levels or salt. This illustrated guide compares plants from freshwater wetlands, coastal wetlands, and nearby moist habitats. Not every species grows […]
Themes: Wetlands and Ponds
Wetland Animals: Adaptations, Pictures, and Facts
Wetland animals include frogs, turtles, herons, fish, insects, and mammals such as beavers and otters. They live in marshes, swamps, bogs, and other habitats where water covers or saturates the soil for part or all of the year. Webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and other adaptations help different species find food and shelter. This illustrated guide […]
The Wetland Biome
Wetlands are places where water covers the ground or saturates the soil for part or all of the year. Marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens support different communities of plants and animals. Many wetlands also help store floodwater and improve water quality. Use this collection of books, printables, crafts, and experiments to plan a wetland unit […]