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Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Teamwork (2)

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Did You Know?

African wild dogs are masters of teamwork. When chasing prey, they use careful coordination to tire their target. Each dog has a specific role, some run fast to scare the prey, while others block escape routes. Their cooperation is key, helping them to catch food faster and more efficiently. It’s a powerful example of how some animals work together for survival!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p029mz2f/player

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Credit: BBC One - Life Story

Word Challenge

Make a list of all the words in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph that have 8 letters.

Example: teamwork, together, …

Grammar Challenge

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Rewrite the sentence below, using three alternative ‘-ing’ verbs.

The wild dogs eagerly prepared for the chase: scouting, tracking, cornering.

Number Challenge

In an area of South Africa, there are five packs of hunting dogs with the following sizes:

  • Pack 1: 16 dogs
  • Pack 2: 18 dogs
  • Pack 3: 24 dogs
  • Pack 4: 32 dogs
  • Pack 5: 40 dogs

What is the mean average pack size?

Critical Thinking

How do African wild dogs decide what roles they will play when hunting prey?