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Young Animal Needs – Shelter and Safety

Explore how young animals find warmth, shelter, and protection to survive.

Module

Life Cycles & Reproduction (plants and Animals)

Age

Age 8

Duration

7 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Why do young birds stay in the nest for several weeks?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Which of these provides warmth to newborn animals?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    What do bear cubs do during their first winter?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Young animals that are kept warm and protected have a better chance of surviving to adulthood.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each young animal to how it is kept warm or protected.

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