Concept Work Sheet

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Concept Work Sheet

1. Most big Cat species are nocturnal. Through research or your own knowledge of nature find three other non-feline species that are nocturnal:
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2. Tigers are mammals. List three non other feline species:
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3. The species names above are in the same family of taxonomy. List three physical characteristics or traits they have in common:
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4. Tigers are Endangered animals. What factors in their environment represents a threat to these animals?
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5. Name three other species or families of animals that are Endangered:

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6. What factors endanger these animals?
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7. Our felines have complex social lives. What aspects are the primary social behavioral differences between Tigers and Lions??
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8. Find two of other species of animal with complex social lives and detail their behavior:

animal ____________________ behavior _______________________
animal ____________________ behavior _______________________

9. In the above species, what aspects of their behavior illustrates the complexity of their social lives?
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10. Many of our Feline species take care of their offspring for a relatively long period of time (from 1 Year to 1 1/2 Years). Find two other species of animals that care for their juveniles for a long period of time.

animal____________________ length of time to rear young _____________________
animal____________________ length of time to rear young _____________________

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