Living with Wild Animals

5.5.3

com - bined

When I combined the colors blue and red I got violet.

combined = mix together or bring together

 Spanish: combinado

di - ver- se

At school we have a diverse group of students that come from many parts of the world.

diverse = not alike or different

Spanish: diverso

na - tu - ral - ist

If you want to grow up to be a naturalist you must love the outdoors.

naturalist = a person who knows a lot about natural

history, zoology or botany.

Spanish: naturalista

va - cant

During our vacation, we drove around but could not find a vacant hotel room. 

vacant = empty

Spanish: vacío

in-still

Learning about our environment helps to instill respect for animals and nature around us.

instill = establish over time

Spanish: inculque

ca - mou - flage

Many animals camouflage to hide from predators.

camouflage = to change one's appearance to blend 

in with the environment

Spanish: camuflaje

con - ser - va - tion

Conservation includes planting trees to prevent soil erosion and create new animal habitats.

conservation = to save orpreserve

Spanish = conservación

prey

The leopard has captured his prey and is taking it back to his lair.

prey = a hunted animal

Spanish: presa

poa - cher

Poachers illegally kill elephants to sell their ivory tusks which are worth a lot of money.

poacher = a person who hunts or fishes illegally

Spanish: escalfador

sa - fa - ri

In the past people used to go on a safari to hunt wild animals. Today, people go on a safari to enjoy

watching wild animals in their natural environment.

safari = journey or expedition for the purpose of hunting