Instructions
Read the instructions for each activity carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided. Let's explore the amazing homes of Philippine animals!
Activity 1: Match the Animal to its Home
A habitat is the natural home of an animal. Draw a line from the Philippine animal on the left to its correct habitat on the right.
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Activity 2: Fill in the Habitat
Complete the sentences below using the correct habitat from the word bank.
- The massive Philippine Eagle builds its nest high up in the trees of the .
- In the quiet of Bohol and Mindanao, the tiny Tarsier hunts for insects at night.
- The gentle Dugong, also known as a "sea cow," gracefully swims in shallow where it eats seagrass.
Word Bank: forest, rainforest, coastal waters
Activity 3: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle whether it is True or False.
- 1. The Tamaraw is a type of buffalo that can be found all over the Philippines. True / False
- 2. A habitat provides an animal with food, water, and shelter. True / False
- 3. Tarsiers are large animals that live in the water. True / False
- 4. Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the world and they eat tiny plankton. True / False
Activity 4: Draw Your Favorite!
Choose one Philippine animal from this worksheet. In the box below, draw the animal in its natural habitat. Make sure to include things it needs to survive, like its food or shelter.
[ Draw Here ]
Answer Key
Activity 1: Match the Animal to its Home
- 1. Philippine Eagle → C. Lush rainforests with tall trees
- 2. Tarsier → E. Secondary forests with lots of insects
- 3. Dugong (Sea Cow) → A. Coastal seas with seagrass beds
- 4. Tamaraw → D. Grasslands and forests of Mindoro island
- 5. Whale Shark (Butanding) → B. Open sea and plankton-rich waters
Activity 2: Fill in the Habitat
- rainforest
- forest
- coastal waters
Activity 3: True or False?
- False (It is only found on the island of Mindoro.)
- True
- False (They are very small and live in trees.)
- True