Expanded noun phrases: banded mongoose
Learning Objective
We are learning to use expanded noun phrases to convey complicated information precisely.
Context: banded mongoose
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Clip Description
These curious little creatures live in sub-Saharan Africa and occupy a variety of habitats, including brush-land and grassland, but they prefer wooded areas. They are called banded mongoose because of their coarse, brownish-grey coat, dark feet, black-tipped tail and dark bands across their back. These bands are found between the mid-back and base of the tail and are a distinguishing feature of this mongoose species.
In this fascinating clip, as a new day dawns, young mongoose pups go foraging for food for the first time. At nearly three weeks old, these pups still have a lot to learn about foraging with the adults. There are a few basic rules. First, they must stay as close to their family as possible, as a lone pup will have little chance of survival. Second, forging a close relationship with a young adult, who can act as a guide, is also vitally important for a pup. Who will find the best guide? Watch the clip to find out.
Word Challenge
Can you make a list of adjectives that you could use to describe the banded mongoose pups as they explore their surroundings?
e.g. adorable, clumsy, enthusiastic, …