Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Mountain Mammals
Did You Know?
Seldom seen by humans, the secretive snow leopard has earned the nickname ‘Ghost of the Mountains.’ Adult snow leopards lead an almost solitary existence in search of food and a mate. Their elusive nature and graceful movements contribute to their mysterious reputation.
Credit: BBC One - Planet Earth II
Word Challenge
The word ‘secretive’ has got three syllables:
se-cre-tive.
List all of the three-syllable words that appear in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, adding a fronted adverbial.
The snow leopard was searching for a mate.
Example: Tirelessly, the snow leopard was searching for a mate.
Number Challenge
Each year, climate change can reduce a snow leopard’s territory by 10%.
If a snow leopard’s territory was 800 square kilometres in 2024, what might the size of its territory be in 2026?
Critical Thinking
Why do you think mountains are considered to be sacred places by many people across the world?