Judith Jango-Cohen

Prowling predators is the subject of the story I wrote for this month’s SuperScience magazine. [SuperScience]

Contrary to what you may see in horror films, all predators are not jagged-jawed giants like  sharks, grizzlies, or crocodiles.

Predators come in all sizes, shapes, and species.
And they use a variety of  tactics to bag their lunch.
Some trick, some trap, some shoot, and some smash.

Want to test your prowess at identifying predators?
Then take the quiz below.

For answers and intriguing videos, click on the link beneath each question.
Good luck nabbing the correct answers!

SPIDERS

Which spider clutches its web in its legs and flings it over prey?
1. Trapdoor Spider
2. Net-casting Spider
3. Tarantula
ANSWER and VIDEO

CRUSTACEANS

Which crustacean punches through its prey’s shell with club-shaped claws?
1. Spiny Lobster
2. Red King Crab
3. Mantis Shrimp
ANSWER and VIDEO

FISH

Which fish shoots down insects by spitting at them like a water pistol?
1.  Archerfish
2. Airbreathing Catfish
3. Armored Searobin
ANSWER and VIDEO

REPTILES

Which reptile launches its sticky tongue like a slingshot at insects, lizards, and even small birds?
1. Crocodile
2. Komodo Dragon
3. Chameleon
ANSWER and VIDEO

BIRDS

Which bird outwits fish by forming its wings into an umbrella? This fools prey into thinking the shadow is cast by a protective log or stone.
1. Black Heron
2. Pelican
3. Flamingo
ANSWER and VIDEO

Hope you had fun and learned a lot!

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