Wildlife Flashcards
A place where a plant or animal lives is called a…
Habitat
Something an animal has or does to survive is called an…
Adaptation
The role that a plant or animal plays in a community is called a…
Niche
The plants and animals that live together in a habitat is called a
Community
A community of living things that interact with the non-living things around it is called…
An ecosystem
How are different animals able to share the same habitat and still get enough food?
1) Because different animals eat different kinds of food.
2) Many animals eat more than one type of food.
Can you name 9 South African Antelope species?
Gemsbok (oryx) Springbok Grysbok Duiker Klipspringer Kudu Eland Hartebeest Nyala
What is the habitat of a gemsbok?
Desert–hot, dry climate
What are the qualities of a living thing?
"GERMS Feel Bad" Grow Excrete Reproduce Move Sense Feed Breathe
What do gemsbok eat?
Fruits and seeds
What is a predator of a gemsbok?
Lions Leopards Cheetahs Wild dogs Hyenas Humans (for their horns)
What adaptation helps the gemsbok survive in the desert?
Spends the day in the shade
Gets water from fruits, roots, and bulbs
Special nose tissues that help cool them
How do gemsbok protect themselves?
With their horns
