Dangerous Animals

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

Name:

Date:

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/dangerous-animals

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 ecological roles?Dangerous animals are vital for regulating prey populations and maintaining ecosystem health
2. What is the human-wildlife conflict?Addressing human-wildlife conflict is essential for successful coexistence and conservation
3. What makes a snake dangerous to humans?Some snakes have venom that can hurt or kill if bitten. They use it to catch food or protect themselves.
4. Why do dangerous animals help the environment?They keep other animals in check, like wolves controlling deer, which stops overgrazing and keeps plants healthy.

Biogeography: The study of the geographical distribution of species and ecosystems.
Biochemical Weapon: A complex substance produced by an organism used for defense or attack, like venom.
Cascading Effects: A chain reaction of consequences that occur when one element in an ecosystem changes.