The Seal Garden

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What is a seal garden?

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A seal garden is a safe area in the ocean where seals can escape from predators like orcas.

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Why do seals seek safety in the seal garden?

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Seals seek safety in the seal garden to escape from orcas who are too big to go in.

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How do seals feel when they are threatened by orcas?

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Seals feel nervous when orcas circle their garden.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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What is the main threat to seals in the ocean?

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The main threat to seals in the ocean is orcas, which are large predators.

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What do seals do to protect their young?

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Seals seek safe places like seal gardens to protect their young from predators.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is the purpose of a seal garden?

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The purpose of a seal garden is to provide a safe haven for seals to avoid danger.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

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What do orcas eat?

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Orcas primarily eat seals, fish, and other marine animals.

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What adaptations do seals have for living in the ocean?

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Seals have streamlined bodies, flippers for swimming, and blubber for insulation.

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How do seals communicate with each other?

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Seals communicate through vocalizations, body language, and physical contact.

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What is the role of seals in the marine ecosystem?

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Seals play a role in the marine ecosystem as both predators and prey, helping to maintain balance.