Animal Habitats

1) What Would Happen if the Population of Tigers in a Jungle Increased?

• If the population of tigers increases in a jungle, the competition for space and food between the tigers will increase.
• The population of herbivores which are preyed on by the tigers would decrease.

2) How Do the Ducks Remain Dry Even After Staying in the Water for a Long Time?

• The outer covering of the duck's body contains glands that secrete oil.
• This oil coats the duck's feathers and keeps them dry even if it stays in the water for a long.

3) Some Birds, Like the Flamingo, Cranes, etc., Are Not Visible Throughout the Year. What Happens to Them When They Are Not Around?

• The birds like flamingos and cranes are migratory birds originally from tropical and subtropical areas which experience extreme cold during winters.
• These birds migrate to warm places during such conditions and go back to their native places once the climate is favourable. Hence, they are not visible throughout the year.