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Predator or Prey?

All animals have adaptations that help them survive.
Predators have adaptations that help them hunt.
Prey animals have adaptations that help them avoid being eaten.

Many animals are both predator and prey. They have both kinds of adaptations.

There are six animals hiding behind this curtain. Can you tell if they are predators, prey animals, or both just by reading clues about their parts?

Roll your cursor over the clues. If you need help, click on hints, at top right.

 


What does it mean?

Predator: An animal that hunts and kills its food.
Pincer: A claw with two jaws for grabbing and pinching, like crabs have.
Exoskeleton: A hard outer structure for protection and support, like an insect's shell.