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Cuddly or not?

Would you want to cuddle this proboscis monkey? Why or why not?

Trouble in the Wild

Both the panda and the blobfish and the proboscis monkey are in danger in the wild. Sometimes the cuter animal gets more help.

In Trouble

Endangered means there are not many of an animal left in the wild. Some conservation groups try to help. They raise money. Not all animals get the same help. Cute, cuddly animals get more help.

Multiple Choice

What does endangered mean?

• There are plenty of that kind of animal in the wild.

• There are not many of that animal in the wild.

Multiple Choice

What do conservation groups do? Hint, conserve means to save.

• try to help endangered animals

• count the number of animals left in the wild

Purple Pig Nose Frog

Would you try to help this creature? Cute or ugly??

Why so strage?

How some animals survive

Multiple Choice

How does the proboscis monkey's long nose help him survive?

• He can smell danger

• It makes a loud noise to scare away predators

All animals are important!

All animals have a job to do in the wild. We should protect them all!

Why does Nature need Frogs?

Multiple Choice

Why are frogs important?

• They are food for snakes and birds

• They are fun

Multiple Choice

What animals do frogs prey on?

• mosquitos

• snakes

• eagles

Vultures - Nature's vacuum cleaner

Multiple Choice

Why are vultures important?

• They are beautiful

• They clean up dead animals by eating them

• They hunt rats