A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives. It's the place where an organism finds everything it needs to survive, such as:
* Food: The food sources necessary for the organism's diet.
* Water: A source of fresh or saltwater needed for drinking and other activities.
* Shelter: Protection from predators, weather, and other environmental dangers.
* Suitable temperature: A range of temperatures that the organism can tolerate.
* Space: Enough room to move around, hunt, find food, and raise offspring.
Examples of Habitats:
* Forest: Home to trees, shrubs, insects, birds, mammals, and other organisms.
* Ocean: A vast saltwater habitat containing fish, whales, coral reefs, and diverse marine life.
* Desert: A dry, arid habitat with specialized plants and animals adapted to low water availability.
* Grassland: Large, open areas dominated by grasses, supporting herbivores and predators.
Understanding habitats is crucial for studying ecology, conservation, and understanding the interconnectedness of life on Earth.