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Caves are full of interesting animals. These animals fly, swim, and slither. Here are four cave creatures. Learn how they have adapted to their dark habitat. Bats Bats make a high-pitched sound. It bounces off cave walls. Bats use…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Many underwater plants and animals live in a coral reef. They depend on the reef for food and protection. People benefit from the reefs, too. Dive in to learn more about coral reefs. Curious Creatures Corals are animals. They…
Time for a checkup! What will the doctor look for? Doctors have tools to help them measure different things. How heavy? A scale measures how much you weigh. Doctors tell you your weight in pounds. How tall? Doctors use a…
Bodies are proportional. The size of one part can tell us the size of another. Here are some examples. Wingspan = Height (Above) Stretch your arms out wide. This is your wingspan. It is about equal to your height. Forearm…
