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Predator and Prey

Predator and Prey In the animal kingdom there is an almost continuous battle for survival. It's either eat, or be eaten! The combatants in this life or death struggle are known as either predators or prey.

This episode we find Dr Rob on safari and he comes face to face with some of the animal kingdom's most prolific hunters. It seems that for every creature with a carefully planned ambush, powerful weapon, or heightened sense, there is another creature equipped with the ability to defend and escape these attacks.

Tune is as Dr Rob battles it out with the laws of nature to eventually determine whether he is indeed - predator or prey!

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What's the difference between a carnivore, a herbivore and an omnivore?
Find out more about cheetahs (and find out how you can help them), or watch a video of a cheetah.
Learn all about animals' senses
Find out how camouflage works
Read up on defence strategies of different animals
Find out all about sharks
All about blood
Explore a shark deterrent

Make a lunchbox for a lion
Test your stereo vision

Get your teeth into these websites for more information.

Read up on some amazing animal facts.
Find out more about predator and prey relationships in animals.
Resources and information about food webs from the Gould League.
Read up on raptor fanatics at the Australasian Raptor Association.
Take a closer look at food chains.
Who eats whom in the ocean?
An animal's teeth provide clues about what that animal eats. Can you tell the difference between a carnivore and a herbivore from their teeth ?

Experience the worlds of predators and prey with these science activities from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club:

Dr Rob
Robbie Wilson, University of Queensland
Leanne Yates, Australia Zoo
Kristy Bresolin, Big Cat Handler, Australia Zoo
Adrian Mifsud, Healesville Sanctuary
Janelle Clapton, Healesville Sanctuary
Michael Taylor, Healesville Sanctuary
Mike Wescombe-Down, Technical Director, SeaChange Technology

Predator and Prey

VIDEO CLIPS

Predator and Prey

Camouflage

Combat

Sharkboy

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