Serengeti National Park

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/serengeti-national-park

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. How big is Serengeti National Park?14,750 km² (5,700 sq mi)
2. What is Serengeti National Park known for?The Great Migration, high predator densities, and exceptional biodiversity
3. What is the location?Northern Tanzania, East Africa
4. What is the habitat?Grasslands, savannas, woodlands, riverine forests, and kopjes
5. What is the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park?It is the yearly journey of over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the plains, moving with the seasons.
6. Why do animals travel to the Mara River during the dry season?They follow rainfall and need water; the river is a safe place to cross and find food.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value and protected for future generations.
Predator-Prey Dynamics: The ecological relationship between predators and their prey, influencing population sizes and behaviors.
Human-Wildlife Conflict: Interactions between humans and wildlife that result in negative impacts on people or their livelihoods, or on wildlife populations.