Big-game hunting

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/big-game-hunting

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 scientific name?N/A (refers to a category of animals, not a single species)
2. What is the habitat?Diverse, including savannas, forests, mountains, and grasslands across continents
3. Why did people hunt big animals in the past?People hunted big animals for food, clothing, tools, and later for adventure, trophies, and money from selling parts.
4. What animals are called the "Big Five"?The "Big Five" are the lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalo, all found in Africa.

Trophy: A memento of a hunt, typically a part of the animal like horns, antlers, or a hide.
By-products: Valuable animal parts such as ivory, fur, or specialized organs used commercially.
Conservation: The protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.
CITES: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, regulating wildlife trade.