Before sharing the following video, tell your students that you will be watching different African animal predators and prey. Encourage your teens to watch if they can, but warn those who admit to being afraid that this video may be a little intense for them.
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Top 10 Preys Who Can Defend Themselves from Predators-When Prey Fights Back-Prey VS Predator
- What part of the video did you find most intense? (Answers will vary.)
- Were you surprised when the warthogs and zebras got away? Do you think it was just good luck that allowed the prey to escape—or did they have a plan? (In most cases, the prey would have been overcome by so many predators. But when challenged the prey have qualities that help fight the predator.)
- What did the adult warthog do that helped the young one escape? (Your students might talk about the adrenaline rush that allows the adult to face the predator.)
- What is it about predators that make them so frightening? (Allow students to think through the unexpectedness of attacks; being out of control of a situation, etc.)
The Bible warns us about a deadly predator who is out to destroy us. Let’s study some of Satan’s tricks so we can resist his deadly force.