To solve this matching game, we need to think about what each animal on the left eats. We will look at the animals on the right and find the best food source for each predator.
1.
Owl: Owls are birds of prey. They hunt small mammals. Looking at the options, the
Mouse is a classic prey animal for an owl.
2.
Bat: While some bats eat fruit, many bats eat insects. Looking at the list, the
Mosquito is an insect that a bat would catch and eat.
3.
Garter Snake: Snakes often eat worms, frogs, or small fish. The
Earthworm is a very common food source for garter snakes.
4.
Bald Eagle: Eagles are large birds that hunt for fish. The
Fish is the perfect meal for a Bald Eagle.
5.
Bobcat: Bobcats are wild cats. They hunt small mammals like rabbits. The
Snowshoe Hare is a type of rabbit that a bobcat would eat.
6.
Bullfrog: Frogs eat insects and bugs. The
Grasshopper is a large insect that a bullfrog would happily catch and eat.
Final Answer:
*
Owl eats
Mouse
*
Bat eats
Mosquito
*
Garter Snake eats
Earthworm
*
Bald Eagle eats
Fish
*
Bobcat eats
Snowshoe Hare
*
Bullfrog eats
Grasshopper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predators and prey worksheet.
