Predator and Prey Relationships

Predator and Prey Relationships

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of predator and prey relationships in different ecosystems.

1. What is an animal that hunts and eats other animals for food called?

2. Which of the following is an example of a prey animal?

3. The relationship between a predator and its prey helps to keep the ecosystem in  .

4. Animals that hunt other animals usually have special adaptations like sharp claws, good eyesight, or  .

5. All predators are larger than their prey.

6. Camouflage is a common adaptation for both predators and prey.

7. Describe one way a prey animal might protect itself from predators.

8. Explain why both predators and prey are important for a healthy ecosystem.

Observe the image below, which illustrates a predator-prey relationship. Then answer the question.

9. In the image, identify which animal is the predator and which is the prey. Justify your answer.