Ambush predator

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ambush-predator

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary hunting strategy?Sit-and-wait predation, characterized by patience, stealth, and surprise attacks
2. What is the energy conservation?Minimizes metabolic expenditure compared to pursuit predation
3. Why do ambush predators stay still instead of chasing?Staying still saves a lot of energy, which they can use to grow, find mates, or survive when food is scarce.
4. How do ambush predators hide from their prey?They use camouflage, like colors that match their surroundings, or special tricks such as bright lights or sticky traps to stay hidden.

Pursuit Predation: Hunting strategy involving active chasing and pursuit of prey over distances.
Cryptic Coloration: Body coloration that allows an animal to blend in with its natural surroundings.
Bioluminescence: The production and emission of light by a living organism.