story vocab
a group of living things that are the same in most ways
species
to examine or look at closely
investigate
What is the genre of the story?
informational text
Ostriches and zebras help each other watch for danger because
they both have great senses
safety
protection
to make a connection between two people or things
associate
What is the author's purpose in the story?
to teach the reader about relationships between animals
Why must red phalaropes eat the parasites quickly off of the sperm whale's back?
The whale must go back under water after he takes a breath.
affected by something, such as an illness
immune
to like one thing more than another
prefer
What text feature helps the reader find information about specific animals easier
headings
How does the hermit crab help the sea anemone?
The crab gives them a ride to a new place to eat.
animals that live by eating other animals
predator
the details or specific traits of something
Why does the clown fish hide inside the sea anemone?
The clown fish needs protection.
What causes the impalas to dance nervously?
A predator is coming.
to come out of a hidden place
emerge
to stay away from a person, place or thing
avoid
What is the cattle egret's reward for being the lookout for the rhino?
He eats the grasshoppers that jump on the rhino's back.
How do the baboons scare away predators?
They bare their fangs and snarl.