Character
How does one wolf pup signal to another wolf pup that she wants to play?
She stretches out her front legs and bows.
Why is play important?
You can learn through play.
What do wolf pups have to do before they hunt together?
They learn to use signals.
What is a young deer called?
A Fawn
They are learning how to run fast and how to zigzag to confuse their predators.
Why do animals play?
They practice all the skills they need to survive.
If one youngster plays too rough, the others will let him know that they are unhappy with his behavior.
What does this sentence show about the animals?
The young animals enforce limits so that their games are safe for all.
What does it mean to "communicate?"
To talk in their own way
They chase each other and pass the seaweed from snout, to flipper, to tail.
How do paragraphs 3 through 5 support the main idea?
What animals need to learn.
What must young lions learn how to do through play?
They must learn how to hunt.
What is a "Pack"?
Family groups of wolves.
Why can play for mountain goats be dangerous?
They live on steep slopes and they can fall.
What do all young animals have in common?
They need to prepare for when the are older.
Why does a lion "Stalk" their prey?
They follow their prey silently so that they don't expect the attack.
How are the adult vervet monkeys similar to our own parents?
The adults will warn the young monkeys when danger is near.
Since animals play a lot, they become...?
Strong and confident
What does the word "Frolic," mean?