Build a Forest Carnivore

Choose the physical characteristics listed below to create the morphology of a forest carnivore.
 

Feet Characteristics

Tiny and dexterous

Large and padded with sharp claws

Head Characteristics

Eyes are placed forward. Jaw contains sharp incisors, canines and premolars and molars.

Small eyes are placed on either side of the head. Jaw contains front incisors and molars.

Body Shape

Thin and elongated

Round and insulating

Tail

Thin and bushy

Long with thick fur

Teachers, consider adapting the Backyard Activity Morph It! for this activity. Extend the activity to include forest carnivores in the students' drawings.

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