Help Save the Wetlands!
By Mrs.Peeks Class
Wetlands
Our biome is the wetlands.There are many kinds of wetlands including bogs,fens,marshes,swamps, and estuarys. An interesting fact about the wetlands is that there can be fresh or salt water but sometimes a mix called brackish water. It is very wet and humid. You will very rarely see trees and shrubs. Some plants are peat,pond weed,reed grass,marsh marigold,yellow flag,meadow rue,and the weeping willows. Animals that need food and water go to the wetlands. And some animals are beavers,bob turtles,water spider and much more.The average climate is rainy cold and sometimes humid. Bogs and fens are most common in the colder areas. The wetlands receives over 1,524 milometers (60 inches) of rain.
This is where the Wetlands are located
Beautiful Wetlands
Wetlands are not just dirty swamps. They are important habitats. Wetlands can actualy be very pretty if you look at them up close.
Animals
Wetlands are home to many unique kinds of animals. Some animals can only live in the wetlands.
Plants
Wetlands are also home to unique plants. The plants can also only live here.
Problems in the Wetlands!
The wetlands are in danger! People are polluting,draining, and building things over wetlands. They are also dumping trash into the wetlands. This can cause animals and plants to have trouble surviving. YOU CAN HELP SAVE THE WETLANDS! You can help by recycling,riding bikes instead of cars, and raising money to make wetlands national parks or preserved areas.
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