Backyard Close Up: Insect Habitats
In Backyard Close Up: Insect Habitats, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers explore long grass. They learn how the grass protects and provides shelter for insects and how it can make compost, which helps gardens and the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Lesson Express
Q: Why is long grass a good habitat for insects?
A: Insects can hide in the long grass and avoid predators. And long grass collects water that the bugs can drink.
Q: How can we use cut grass?
A: It can be used to make compost when it breaks down and can be spread over plants.
Q: What else can grass be used for?
A: It can be used for animals’ beds.