Animals of the African Grasslands

Animals of the African Grasslands Pages 8–11PredictPlant-eaters that eat grass are called grazers. All parts ofthe grasses are grazed by different animals. What would bethe different parts of the grasses?Gazelles eat the new shoots of different grasses. Warthogsdig in the ground with their feet, tusks and mouths. Whatpart of the grasses do you think they eat?Turn to page 10.Large animals that eat the leaves and stems of bushes andtrees are called browsers.Look at the photos on this page. What do you think kudu,giraffes and elephants eat?Read to the end of page 11.ReflectWhat does ‘graze’ mean?What part of the grasses do gazelles, warthogs, wildebeestand buffalo eat?Do elephants and giraffes browse on the same part of thetrees? How do you know?Observe and supportAsk a child to read aloud to you while the otherchildren are reading silently.Can the child read the text fluently?Try to make it sound as if you were talking to someone.6