Headless Chicken

Scientists have made a discovery near Antarctica.

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• nickname - a name that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you
• to nickname - to give someone or something a nickname
• to emit light - to send out light
• predator - an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals
• to withstand - to be strong enough to resist something
• to wander around - to move around without any clear purpose or direction
• to rename - to give a new name

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. Where did the scientist spot the “headless chicken monster”?


2. To what group of animals does the “headless chicken monster” belong?


3. Where was “headless chicken monster” only seen before?


4. How was it possible to film the “headless chicken monster”?


5. How do the presenters feel about the name “headless chicken monster”?

      Extra words assignment

1. Find out what the expression “headless chicken” means.
   We actually have a similar expression in Dutch. Do you know it?
2. Think of two or more other names for the special sea cucumber in the video.