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Morning Starters: Summer 2 - Night Life

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Did You Know?

Observing wildlife at night is easiest with infrared light, which is invisible to both animals and humans but detectable by special cameras. This remarkable technology enables film crews to capture rare footage, such as lions hunting in complete darkness. Without disturbing natural behaviour, these cameras offer a glimpse into the hidden world of nocturnal creatures, revealing their secret lives beneath the stars.

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Word Challenge

Compile a list of words that describe the various shades of red.

Example: blood, rose, …

Grammar Challenge

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How many different ways can you rewrite the sentence below without removing or adding new words?

Number Challenge

Fact: 70% of all mammal species are nocturnal.

Scientists have identified around 6,500 different species of mammal.

How many mammal species are nocturnal?

Critical Thinking

Which wild animal would you most like to film and why?