WETLANDS

A wetland biome is any waterlogged or flooded space that has a variety of water plants in, on, and bordering the open sections of water. It is this mixture of open water and dense vegetation that creates a rich and complex habitat that is home to a variety of animals, most notably birds, fish, and amphibians. Wetland habitats are productive food generators surpassing even the rich reserves of the rainforests. From the microscopic algae at the bottom of the food chain to the fish-eating bald eagle at the top, food is diverse and generally abundant.

An example of a well known wetland would be the Florida everglades. Because wetland habitats provide such important necessities as water and food sources and plentiful hiding and roosting places in their assorted plant life, they are home to a wide variety of animals. Some animals that you might see in a wetland include osprey, beavers, otters, snakes, and alligators.