CARNIVORES VS HERBIVORES

CLASSIFY THESE ANIMALS

LION / GAZELLE / ZEBRA / BUFFALO / WOLF / CHEETAH / KOALA / BABOON / ANTELOPE / NORTH AMERICAN PRONGHORN

Carnivore Herbivore

CarnivoreAn animal that kills & eats other

animals

HerbivoreA larger group of animals that live &

eat together

Herd An animal that eats meat

PredatorTwo hard, pointed growths on the head

of an animal

Prey An animal that eats only plants

HoofAn animal that is killed for food by

another animal

HornsThe hard part on the bottom of some

animal’s feet

PREY/ PREDATOR/ CARNIVORE/ HERBIVORE/ HORNS/

HOOF/HERD

A __________ is any animal that hunts and eats other animals, which are called the __________. Generally, __________ are predators and __________ are prey. To be successful hunters, predators need to be able to see, smell or hear their prey. Toavoid being eaten, the prey have to run fast or defend themselves by using their _________ or kicking with their ___________. Predators are very important in the balance of nature, usually hunting only the sick or weak members of a _________.This leaves the strong and healthy animals to reproduce.

NEVER-ENDING BATTLE ON THE

PLAINSRead the facts below and decide whether they are true or false.• Animals gathering in herds have a lower chance of escaping predators• The cheetah is the fastest running animal in the world• Zebras can put their heads down to feed and adjust their eyes to watch for carnivores at the same time• Carnivores run on tiptoes (=with just their toes touching the ground andthe rest of the foot in the air)• Gazelles have eyes on the sides of their heads and cannot see forward• Antelopes’ ears can turn in different directions to watch out for predators while they are feeding• Many herbivores use hooves and horns to defend against predators• Koalas sometimes sleep for up to 18 hours a day

WATCH THE VIDEO AND CORRECT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtnLNmB3ZNE

http://switchzoo.com/games/pleasedofeedtheanimals.htm

VERBS STARTING WITH OUT-

In the video you heard “Herbivores manage to out-manoeuvre their enemies more often than you can suppose” meaning they were more skilful than their enemies.

Complete the sentences below with other verbs with the prefix out paying attention tothe tense.

OUTWEIGH/OUTSMART/OUTNUMBER/OUTPERFORM

• In the story, the wolf is stronger, but the fox manages to _____________ him.• All things considered, the advantages clearly _____________ the possible disadvantages.• In our class, the girls _____________ the boys.• Last year Toyota ______________ other Japanese cars.

What do these verbs have in common?

All these verbs appear in situations where you compare things, (i.e.: Fox and wolf, toyota & other cars)

THE CHEETAHThe cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. With acceleration that would leave most automobiles in the dust, a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles (96 kilometers) an hour in only three seconds. These big cats are quite nimble at high speed and can make quick and sudden turns in pursuit of prey.

Before unleashing their speed, cheetahs use exceptionally keen eyesight to scan their grassland environment for signs of prey—especially antelope and hares. This big cat is a daylight hunter that benefits from stealthy movement and a distinctive spotted coat that allows it to blend easily into high, dry grasses.

When the moment is right a cheetah will sprint after its quarry and attempt to knock it down. Such chases cost the hunter a tremendous amount of energy and are usually over in less than a minute. If successful, the cheetah will often drag its kill to a shady hiding place to protect it from opportunistic animals that sometimes steal a kill before the cheetah can eat. Cheetahs need only drink once every three to four days.

Female cheetahs typically have a litter of three cubs and live with them for one and a half to two years. Young cubs spend their first year learning from their mother and practicing hunting techniques with playful games. Male cheetahs live alone or in small groups, often with their littermates.

Most wild cheetahs are found in eastern and southwestern Africa. Perhaps only 7,000 to 10,000 of these big cats remain, and those are under pressure as the wide-open grasslands they favor are disappearing at the hands of human settlers.

Fast FactsType:MammalDiet:CarnivoreAverage life span in the wild:10 to 12 yearsSize:3.5 to 4.5 ft (1.1 to 1.4 m); Tail, 25.5 to 31.5 in (65 to 80 cm)Weight:77 to 143 lbs (35 to 65 kg)Protection status:Vulnerable

PRESENT AN ANIMAL UNDER THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS

Classification

Habitat

Reproduction

Abilities

Food

Relationship with humans