Lesson Plan X - A "PowerCats" World
Modern Lions, Tigers and Cheetahs have limited wild territory
on the continents of Africa and Asia. Map references are
provided within this curriculum for these most of these
species. The Caracal has this same territory but also ranges
into the Middle Eastern countries. Whereas the Cougar,
so named for the range they inhabit occupy a broader spectrum
of territory ranging from the Canadian Yukon to the tip
of South America. The many Lynx species have this same
range but also are present in the European continent and
Asia. These territories encompass a broad range of habitats,
from tropical rainforests and wetlands, to dry forests
and savannahs. Different habitats support different species
of felines, which have evolved to live efficiently within
the limits of their ecosystem.
Have students research the geography of Africa or Asia, the
Americas or Europe and create with illustration a map showing
the various habitats and ecosystems present on the continent
they choose or mark territory by species they select. It
is recommended that they research three different species
of felines and mark, with illustrations or flag markers,
their range on the map. When presenting the map to the classroom,
students should be able to describe some adaptations of the
felines to their environments.
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