Throughout the whole world, there are more animals than there are human beings. Different animals life in different locations, however some animals can adapt to new environments. For example, some animals live in cold areas while others live in warm regions. Everything that makes up nature aids these creatures in living a healthy and full life. Wildlife can come in many different forms, including mammals, reptiles, insects and amphibians.

Animals also contribute to the food chain and they provide essential resources for everyday life. In other words, in order to keep a healthy diet s0me animals eat others of their own kind. Of course some animals don’t eat meat, so they need plants to keep their body running. To add, humans need meat from animals to build muscle. Cows, fish, chicken and turkey are all animals that people feed off of. Animals with fur help keep people warm in the winter. Lastly, animals help fertilize plants. Animals are a vital part of the worlds ecosystem.

One of the most unique insects is a beautiful butterfly. Their gorgeous patterned wings, tiny bodies and elegant way of flying make them so special. The thorax is the center of the creatures body and its four wings surround it. Each butterfly has a different pattern on their wings. Like some other insects, butterflies mostly sip nectar of flowers with their long tongues. Also, these tiny bugs migrate to different environments depending on the weather. However, most butterflies stay in tropical regions.

Check out these websites for more information!

http://www.nature.org/newsfeatures/specialfeatures/animals/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/butterfly/allabout/

The photos were found on:

http://www.butterflypictures.net/19-butterfly-pictures.html

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/animals/scarletmacaw.html