| The pond habitat actually does not stop at the waters | | | | depending on where the pond is located. Not only are |
| edge but goes on for several meters. Many animals | | | | the animals crucial for a healthy pond habitat but the |
| live near ponds or lakes due mainly to it being their | | | | plant life is one of the most integral sources of life |
| source of water and in many cases their source of | | | | here. Most plants that grow near ponds are essential |
| food. | | | | to the fish and other aquatic life as well as land |
| The most common animals to be found in a pond are | | | | animals. The plants and animals have a give and take |
| fish. They make up the most of any pond habitat along | | | | relationship that is part of the environment that makes |
| with turtles, shellfish, frogs and others. Fish are signs of | | | | up a pond. |
| the state of any pond, the more fish you have, the | | | | Maintaining the environment of a particular pond or lake |
| healthier your pond is. Frogs frequent ponds due to the | | | | is essential to the survival of the said body of water. |
| insects that breed and live in the pond. Snails of | | | | The pond environment is actually a delicate balance of |
| numerous varieties can be expected to be found in | | | | animals, plants and the environment that depend on |
| most lakes and ponds. Common insects found are | | | | each other for upkeep and survival. Once a main |
| dragonflies, mosquitoes, water spiders and so much | | | | character in the habitat is eliminated, the others are |
| more. These make up the more common life forms | | | | sure to follow. Ponds habitat loss can trigger a chain of |
| found in and around ponds | | | | events that can affect the surrounding areas. Many life |
| Other animals that may be included in a pond habitat | | | | forms depend on a single pond for their very |
| are worms, ducks, geese, rats, beavers and many | | | | existence. Once a pond is maintained well enough the |
| more. Salamanders and newts can be found in some | | | | pond habitat is kept at a balance that makes for |
| pond habitats around the world as well as snakes. | | | | healthy living. |
| There may be other different kinds of animals | | | | |