Animal Defenses Lessons 1 and 2

Front

What is instinct?

Back

A natural ability; acting, thinking, or feeling in a way that is not learned.

Front

What is a predator?

Back

An animal catching prey to eat.

Front

What is prey?

Back

An animal caught by a predator.

Front

Which animal stots and bounces away from predators?

Back

Gazelles.

Front

Which of the following are NOT a primary defense?

Back

Kindness.

Front

What are primary defenses?

Back

Natural behaviors or physical traits that help animals avoid being eaten.

Front

Give an example of a physical defense in animals.

Back

Horns, shells, or camouflage.

Front

What does it mean to avoid a predator?

Back

To stay away from an animal that hunts others for food.

Front

How do senses help animals defend themselves?

Back

Animals use their senses to detect predators and escape.

Front

What is camouflage?

Back

A defense mechanism where an animal blends in with its surroundings.