1. D. Crowley, 2008 Predators & Prey

2. To understand what makes a good predator and prey Saturday, May 09, 2015

3. Predator & Prey What is a predator? What is prey? Think of 5 examples of predators, and 5 examples of prey…

4. Predators A predator is an animal which eats other animals for food, e.g. sharks, man, tigers, lions, hawks, crocodiles, trap-door spiders etc…

5. Prey Prey is the animal which gets eaten by the predator, e.g. seals, chicken, antelope, zebra, buffalo, mice, beetles etc…

6. Predator & Prey Complete the predator and prey worksheet

7. Predator & Prey Eagle adaptations – good eyesight to spot the mouse; large talons for catching the mouse; sharp beak to tear the flesh; fast, agile flier to manoeuvre into place etc…

8. Predator & Prey Mouse adaptations – good eyesight to spot the eagle; large ears for listening; fast, agile runner to hide etc…

9. Predators & Prey Predator Example: FeatureReason Eyes set forward To spot prey, giving depth-of- field Sharp teeth / beakTo pierce and tear flesh Good eye sightTo spot prey from far away Camouflage To ambush prey (allows the predator to get close to the prey)

10. Predators & Prey Prey Example: FeatureReason Eyes at the side of the head Good wide angle of view to see all around Large eyes / good sense of smell Sense the predator quickly Camouflaged To avoid being seen by predators Can be nocturnal To avoid predators during the day Powerful hind legs / small agile body, always alert To be ready to run away quickly

11. Predator Or Prey? Is this a predator or prey – how is it adapted?

12. Predator Or Prey? Predator Good eyesight Camouflage Sharp teeth Forward set eyes Sharp Claws Good Sprinter

13. Predator Or Prey? Is this a predator or prey – how is it adapted?

14. Predator Or Prey? Prey Camouflage Good hearing Stamina Wide set eyes Good Sense Smell

15. Design Your task is to design either a predator or prey with at least 5 key features which make it the best predator / prey it can be You need to draw out the organisms habitat (including what its environment is like), explaining how it is adapted to be the best You also need to include what the organism hunts / is hunted by Ensure you label the key features of your organism, and give it a name!