Apr 02, 2024 by The Editors of Fabled Films Press

The Nocturnals characters—Dawn, a red fox; Tobin, a pangolin; and Bismark, a sugar glider—are just three of millions of animals living on this planet. Every creature likes to make a natural home, or habitat, that provides the resources they need to survive.

For many animals, their habitats are in danger of disappearing!

In a habitat, the environment in which a plant or animal lives and grows, animals need five things: food, water, shelter, air, and space.
There are many different habitats around the world, such as grasslands, deserts, wetlands, oceans, and rivers. Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark live in the same forest habitat; however, in real life, these animals live in forests in different parts of the world.

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Materials:

• Container or Shoebox
• Glue
• Scissors
• Tape

Supplies from nature, such as:

• Leaves
• Twigs
• Rocks
• Moss

Craft supplies, such as: 

• Cotton
• Construction Paper
• Clay
• Paint

Activity:

Can you build an animal its very own mini habitat that meets all its needs? You can make one for the pangolin, sugar glider, or fox using the information in The Nocturnals nonfiction book, or you can choose your own nocturnal animal to research! 

It’s a good idea to plan ahead and list materials you could use for the mini habitat. You can use the list below to make your own worksheet or use our printable that is provided here. 

Habitat Features	Examples	Your Habitat
Plant or Vegetation	Trees, bushes, grass, shrubs, moss, bare (no plants)
Type of ground	Soil, sand, rock-filled, covered in leaves, snow
Shelter	Bushes, trees, burrows, dens, nests, rock crevices
Color	Browns, yellows, greens, reds, purples, oranges,
Surroundings	Prairie, trees, mountains, lakes, rivers, streams
Food source	Grass, trees, nuts, berries, small animals
Other features	Paths, climbing areas, hunting areas

After you’ve planned your mini habitat, build it with the materials you have collected from inside or outside your home.

When you’re done, show off your habitat to friends and family and share what type you decided to make, why you chose it, and what animal(s) you built your habitat for. Make sure to show them how you met the animals’ basic needs like food, water, and shelter.

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