Among the many types of land habitats are rainforests, deserts, and mountains. Because of their moist climate, rainforests support more kinds of plant and animal life than any other habitat. In contrast, deserts support only animals and plants that can live without much water. Mountain habitats have thin soil and cold temperatures.

Summary of 8 Types of Habitats and The Animals That Call Them Home # Habitat Plants Animals 1 Desert Low scrub plants, cacti Reptiles, Owls, Foxes, vultures, spiders 2 Forest Trees, bushes Mammals, birds, reptiles, insects 3 Grassland Grass, small shrubs Cheetahs, ferrets, skunks, groundhogs, t ... 4 Savanna Grass, some trees Lions, rabbits, antelope, bison, elephan ... 4 more rows...

They can be classified into many genres—woodlands, mountains, ponds, streams, marshlands, coastal wetlands, shores, oceans, etc. Yet, there are general principles that apply to all habitats regardless of their location.