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 or preserve 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