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511 - What types of habitats are recreated in zoos?

In zoos, they try to create habitats that are similar to the animals' natural homes. Some of the types of habitats that are recreated include:

  1. Deserts (like the desert homes of camels and lizards)
  2. Rainforests (like the homes of monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds)
  3. Wetlands (like the homes of crocodiles, otters, and fish)
  4. Savannas (like the grasslands where giraffes, lions, and elephants live)
  5. Oceans (like the homes of fish, dolphins, and whales in aquariums)
  6. Arctics (like the icy homes of penguins and polar bears)
  7. Mountains (like the homes of mountain goats and yaks)

These habitats are designed to make the animals feel comfortable and to help them live happy and healthy lives.

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