Predators and Prey

Predators

100

A predator is an animal that _____ other animals for food. 

Hunts

200

This big cat is known as the “king of the jungle” and is a top predator.

Lion

300

Some predators, like wolves, hunt in groups called this.

Pack

Prey

100

Prey animals are usually eaten by ______.

Predators

200

This small, hopping animal is a favorite meal for foxes and hawks.

Rabbit

300

A zebra’s black and white stripes help it hide in tall grass. This is called ______.

Camouflage

Animal adaptations

100

This hard part helps turtles hide from predators.

Shell

200

This lizard can change color to blend into its environment.

Camouflage

300

Some frogs and butterflies are brightly colored to warn predators that they are _____.

Poisonous 

Who eats Who?

100

A fox eats a mouse. In this case, the fox is the ______.

Predator

200

If a hawk eats a snake and the snake eats a frog, who is at the top of the food chain?

Hawk

300

This marine predator has rows of sharp teeth and is known as the ocean’s top hunter.

Shark

True or False

100

All predators are bigger than their prey.

False

200

Some prey animals play dead to trick predators.

True

300

Some predators use teamwork to catch their prey.

True