Animal Snoops: The Wondrous World of Wildlife Spies

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What is the main reason animals snoop?

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To find food.

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What is the author's main key idea about spying in animals?

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Spying can be the best or fastest way to find food or a mate, or get early warning of a predator.

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What does the word 'intercept' mean in the context of spying?

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To interrupt.

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Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

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On our way to the Louisiana swamps, we stopped to eat at a Cajun restaurant in Baton Rouge.

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What is the author's purpose in organizing the text into sections?

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To focus on different reasons for specific animal behaviors.

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Define 'predator'.

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is an example of an animal that uses spying to find food?

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Rattlesnake.

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What does 'snoop' mean?

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To secretly listen to or observe others.

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Why is spying important for animal survival?

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It helps them find food, mates, and avoid predators.

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What is a 'mate' in the context of animal behavior?

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A partner for reproduction.