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Educational
Programs | Cat Facts | Species
Information | Cat
Controversies | Just
for Kids
Pick a link to learn! Look at
the list of subjects below and click to find the answers.
What
is a leopard?
You've heard of leopards. They're the powerful
yellow cats with black spots. But what about cats which also
have 'leopard' in their name, like snow leopards and clouded
leopards? How are they different? Click on the photo
for the answers! Teaching points: A
simple introduction to the meaning of the word 'species'. Understanding
how the word 'leopard' is used. A
first look at common names & latin names.
Is it a leopard
or a jaguar?
How do you tell the difference
between a leopard and a jaguar? Both of these big cats have
spots. Click on the photo and find out! Teaching
points: learning to look at and understand spot
patterns. Understanding other differences between these two
species. Vocabulary: rosettes, scavengers, cache
What
is a 'subspecies'?
If tigers and leopards and lions and bobcats are all different
species of wild cats, what is a subspecies? Take a look at
the wonderful variety of wild cats - maybe there's more out
there that you know! Teaching
points: learn
the difference between a species and subspecies. Vocabulary:
species, characteristics, geographically, subspecies, population
Is Bagheera
really a black panther?
Have you heard of panthers? Did you know that the
word 'panther' has a few suprises in store for you? To find
out what the word panther really means, click on the photo
above. Teaching
points: Some
things are not what they seem to be! Vocabulary: recessive,
gene, melanistic, camoflage
Sharing
the space!
How
do leopards and tiger live in the same area when they both
hunt the same species of animals, or do they? How about jaguars
and jaguarundis, one is big the other is small. Teaching
points: How
animals get along in the same eco-system. Vocabulary: habitat,
predator, prey
Why are cats bodies different shapes?
Omnivore vs Carnivore.
Fur, what is it for?
Why are cat's eyes so bright at night?
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