Science·Animals of the World·conceptual
Predator Hunting Strategies
Understand that predators have evolved hunting strategies — wolves hunt in packs, chameleons use their long tongues, spiders build webs, crocodiles ambush at water's edge — and prey animals have evolved defences — porcupine spines, skunk spray, poison dart frog toxins, zebra stripes confusing predators, playing dead
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is exploring the amazing diversity of animals around the world, learning how different creatures communicate, migrate, hunt and survive in various habitats from rainforests to deserts to polar regions.
Evidence of understanding
- Describes at least 3 predator hunting strategies with examples
- Describes at least 3 prey defence mechanisms with examples
- Understands the concept of an 'arms race' between predators and prey
Assessment prompt
If Predator Hunting Strategies watches a nature programme showing a lion hunting, can they describe at least two different ways predators catch food and two ways prey animals defend themselves?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.