Over the Hedge

Over The Hedge Name: ______

Select at least three animals and describe their adaptations – remember these are things that animals do to survive. (Examples - turtle, skunk, possum) Think about REAL LIFE, not the movie 1)______

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4. These animals in “over the hedge” identify themselves as foragers – how do they obtain food? What do they do with it? Real Life, Not the movie! ______

5. Humans have moved in next door to the group of animals, how does this affect their normal life? Explain or give examples. ______

6. Are the animals depicted in the movie herbivores, carnivores or omnivores – what are some of the things they eat before the people moved next door? ______7. What does hibernate mean? ______

8. The change in the animals’ natural environment would most likely a) Cause a decrease in their population b) Cause an increase in their population c) Cause no change at all d) Cause immediate extinction of the population

9. What was the result of the animals’ actions? A) The humans took more measures to get rid of them B) They got a lot more food then what they needed C) They become used to getting food more easily D) all of the above

10. What did you learn from the movie about animals? Who was your favorite? Why? ______

11. So what is the moral of the story? Why is Over the Hedge a reflection of what is happening around the bay? How do animals cope with growing pressures from humans? How should humans alter their lifestyle to accommodate animals and plants? List your ideas and suggestions below. ______