Let's solve this step-by-step based on the image you've provided. The task is to determine whether each pair of animals represents a
predator or
prey relationship.
We need to analyze each pair and decide which animal is the predator (the one that hunts) and which is the prey (the one being hunted). Then, write either
"predator" or
"prey" under each pair accordingly.
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🔹 Pair 1: Lion and Fawn (deer)
- A
lion is a carnivorous predator.
- A
fawn (young deer) is a common prey animal.
-
✔ Lion = predator,
Fawn = prey
➡️ Write:
predator under lion,
prey under fawn
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🔹 Pair 2: Spider and Fly
- A
spider catches and eats insects like flies.
- A
fly is small and often eaten by spiders.
-
✔ Spider = predator,
Fly = prey
➡️ Write:
predator under spider,
prey under fly
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🔹 Pair 3: Snake and Eagle
- A
snake can be both predator and prey depending on context.
- But in this case, the
eagle is a bird of prey that often hunts snakes.
- So, the
eagle is the predator here, and the
snake is the prey.
-
✔ Eagle = predator,
Snake = prey
➡️ Write:
prey under snake,
predator under eagle
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🔹 Pair 4: Rabbit and Fox
- A
fox hunts rabbits.
- A
rabbit is a common prey animal.
-
✔ Fox = predator,
Rabbit = prey
➡️ Write:
prey under rabbit,
predator under fox
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🔹 Pair 5: Wolf and Goat
- A
wolf is a predator that hunts herbivores like goats.
- A
goat is prey.
-
✔ Wolf = predator,
Goat = prey
➡️ Write:
predator under wolf,
prey under goat
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🔹 Pair 6: Mouse and Owl
- An
owl hunts mice at night.
- A
mouse is prey.
-
✔ Owl = predator,
Mouse = prey
➡️ Write:
prey under mouse,
predator under owl
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🔹 Pair 7: Squid and Shrimp
- A
squid is a carnivore and often eats shrimp.
- A
shrimp is a small marine creature that can be prey.
-
✔ Squid = predator,
Shrimp = prey
➡️ Write:
predator under squid,
prey under shrimp
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🔹 Pair 8: Shark and Seal
- A
shark (especially great white) hunts seals.
- A
seal is prey for sharks.
-
✔ Shark = predator,
Seal = prey
➡️ Write:
predator under shark,
prey under seal
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✔ Final Answers:
| Pair | Left Animal | Right Animal | Label Under Left | Label Under Right |
|------|-------------|--------------|------------------|-------------------|
| 1 | Lion | Fawn | predator | prey |
| 2 | Spider | Fly | predator | prey |
| 3 | Snake | Eagle | prey | predator |
| 4 | Rabbit | Fox | prey | predator |
| 5 | Wolf | Goat | predator | prey |
| 6 | Mouse | Owl | prey | predator |
| 7 | Squid | Shrimp | predator | prey |
| 8 | Shark | Seal | predator | prey |
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📝 Instructions for Student:
For each row, write:
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"predator" under the animal that hunts,
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"prey" under the animal that is hunted.
This helps students understand food chains and animal roles in ecosystems.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for younger learners!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predators and prey worksheet.
