Ecosystem in a Tree Stump
In Ecosystem in a Tree Stump, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers find dead wood, sticks, and a tree stump. Join them as they investigate the tree stump and learn about the ways the tree stump provides a habitat for insects and animals. 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.
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Lesson Express
Q: Describe the tree stump habitat.
A: Students may mention bugs and other animals that live in the tree stump.
Q: Why do animals, like hedgehogs, like tree stumps?
A: They can find lots of food, like bugs.
Q: What predators do you think a tree stump would protect an insect from? How might a tree stump help protect an animal from predators?
A: Students may talk about how the tree stump provides hiding places.