Animals

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Natural Partners

Some animals adapt to work together. This is called mutualism. They help each other survive. Read about two examples. Clown Fish and Sea Anemones Sea anemones (above) have tentacles. They sting. But clown fish are not harmed. The fish bring…

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Grow, Frog, Grow!

A frog goes through four stages of life. These stages are its life cycle. It looks different at each stage. This change is called metamorphosis. Here is how a frog grows. Egg Female frogs lay hundreds of eggs. The…

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Complete Changes

Some insects go through complete metamorphosis. They change form. Here are three examples. Bees Many bees make cocoons (above). Young bees are called larvas. They are wormlike. They spin a cocoon, like in the photo above. They spend a week…

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Young Animals

Baby animals look similar to their parents. But they are smaller. And they have different names. Do you know any of these names? Here are some examples. A baby rabbit is called a kit or kitten. A mother rabbit can…

A World of Animals

The world is full of animals. They can be classified, or grouped. Animals in a group share traits. Here are five animal groups. Pigeons are birds. Birds have feathers. Most have strong muscles so they can fly. A bird…

Not Like Others

Most animals in groups have similar traits. Some animals differ from their groups. Read these three examples. Penguins Penguins (above) are birds. Most birds can fly. Penguins cannot. But they do have wings. Their wings help them swim. Platypuses …

Dog Days

Dogs enjoy the summer too. But they need protection, just like we do. Here’s how to keep your pets safe in the summer heat. Temperatures can get hot inside a parked car (above). A dog could suffer heat stroke. Take…

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Natural Partners

Animals benefit from working together. Plants and animals help one another too. This is called mutualism. Each species provides a service. Each helps the other survive. Read about some helpful relationships. Impalas and Oxpeckers Impalas are bitten by bugs. But…

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Animal Friends

Scientists say friendships help us stay healthy. That’s true for animals too. Unusual Pair (above) Animals can have friends from other species. Dogs and cats are very different but can get along. Cleaning Up These chimpanzees know how to…

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Babies Are Born

Many animals are born in the spring. The weather is warmer. The days are longer. The plants that animals eat start to grow. Here are four kinds of baby animals you might see in spring. A baby rabbit is called…