Year 2: What are microhabitats and why do creatures live there?

This week, Year 2 have been out in search of minibeasts, and the microhabitats they live in. 

"Microhabitats are a very small part of a habitat e.g. a space between rocks. Microhabitats can provide alternative food and water sources, shelter and climate than larger habitats. Small animals such as insects, mice and frogs often make use of microhabitats when the habitat they are in makes them vulnerable to predators."

The children spent some time in our outdoor areas looking for any signs of suitable microhabitats, and the minibeasts that may live there. There was lots of interesting discussion around what they thought they would find and why different creatures choose different places to live.