Learn with Sam brings to you an educational video about what are wetlands and wetland Wildlife. You can see storks, crane, swans, raccoons, flamingo, crocodiles, hippopotamus, tiger, capybara and many more.

A wetland ecosystem is an area of land that is covered in water for part or all of the year. Wetlands can contain fresh water or salt water and are often found in low lying areas near lakes and rivers. The water-covered soil in a wetland is often rich in minerals which helps plants grow. Wetlands have a rich diversity of plants growing in and around the edges of the water. Wetlands are important habitats for many kinds of vertebrates. A great variety of birds can be found in wetlands which provide them with food, a safe place to reproduce and a place to rest as during migration.

Fish, amphibians and snakes are also common wetland animals. As the amount of water in a wetland changes from season to season, the type and diversity of organisms can change. When the wetland is at its driest, plant may die and there are fewer animals. During the wet season, plants grow back and animal diversity also increases.

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