Villian of the Month (Sept)

Arnolds Picture

1. Arnold: Enjoys hunting animals for their hides or other valuable assests such as horns or feathers. This can be very harmful for many animals. Often the strongest animals are killed, leaving only the weak ones to reproduce. Most of the animals that he kills are sold to supply fashion or curio markets. He works closely with Greed.

• There are many different species of animals that are endangered today. Two species of animals can be found below. Answer all the questions


CHEETAHS




1. What do cheetahs rely on to catch their prey?

2. How fast can a cheetah run?

3. After catching its prey how long does a cheetah have to rest before it can eat? Why can this be bad?

4.List two reasons why cheetahs are endangered today.

5.Draw a map that shows both the past and present range (distribution) of the cheetah.

If you need help with this assignment the following link will help you:



Endangered Cheetah




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BLACK RHINO


1.What does the word rhinoceros mean?

2.For millions of years, what have the black rhinos used their horns for?

3.How many Sumatran rhinos remain worldwide?

4.Where would you find the Sumatran rhino? Can you find these places on a map?

5.What percent of all rhino deaths are caused by poaching?

2.How much money will a pound of African rhino horn sell for?

3.How much money will a pound of Sumatran rhino horn sell for?

4.What do humans use rhino horns for?

5.Draw a map that shows both the past and present range (distribution) of the black rhino.

Listed below are a couple of links that will help you find the answers to the questions listed above:




Endangered Rhinos


Rhinoceros



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