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The lizard

Start on your hands and knees with both knees level.

Ambush

Gather the learners and divide them into two groups.

Charades

Find an open area where the group can move around comfortably.

The worm

Find a patch of soil, such as a flowerbed, compost heap or damp area of lawn, and gently dig a small area with a trowel, looking for earthworms.

Predator’s path

Gather the learners in a circle and invite everyone to imagine they are a prey animal.

Fox walking

Try walking around for a short time with your hands over your ears and notice what you feel through your feet instead.

The heron

Imitate a heron stalking its prey.

Predator & prey

Gather the learners in a circle about five metres across, in an open area.

The 9 S’s of natural camouflage

Gather the group alongside a trail and discuss the idea of a baseline, along with the nine S's of camouflage, shine, shade, shape, silhouette, shadow, speed, scent, sound and spirit.