Describe the habitat of the giraffe.
Giraffes live in African savannas, bushlands, scrublands, and open woodlands, where acacia trees provide an important food source.
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Describe the niche of the giraffe.
Giraffes browse foliage and graze in open woodland, helping maintain the vegetation. Oxpeckers eat parasites from giraffes, forming a mutualistic relationship.
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Describe animal interactions that affect populations in the tundra ecosystem.
Predators and prey affect one another’s population sizes, while animals also compete for limited food. Tundra animals have adaptations for harsh weather and long winters; some hibernate, and many are most active during the short summer when melting snow creates wetlands and food is more available.
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