Reading Exam
THE TRUTH ABOUT WOLVES. (By Paul Netcher)
For years wolves have been feared and misunderstood. They are villains in many folktales. How did these furry animals get such a bad reputation? It´s because people think they´re sneaky and always hunting for food.
The wolf´s bad eputation is not truly deserved. It´s time to set the record straight. Here is the truth about Canis lupus – the gray wolf.
Life in a pack.
Wolves do not like to live near humans. They prefer the company of other wolves. They live in groups called packs. A pack is made up of two parents and their newest offspring, or young.
Sometimes other wolves become part of a pack, too.
Most packs have six to eight wolves. Some packs can have as many as 30 members!
Wolves often help each other. They live, hunt and raise pups together. In fact, members of a pack always work together to hunt deer or moose.
For years wolves have been feared and misunderstood. They are villains in many folktales. How did these furry animals get such a bad reputation? It´s because people think they´re sneaky and always hunting for food.
The wolf´s bad eputation is not truly deserved. It´s time to set the record straight. Here is the truth about Canis lupus – the gray wolf.
Life in a pack.
Wolves do not like to live near humans. They prefer the company of other wolves. They live in groups called packs. A pack is made up of two parents and their newest offspring, or young.
Sometimes other wolves become part of a pack, too.
Most packs have six to eight wolves. Some packs can have as many as 30 members!
Wolves often help each other. They live, hunt and raise pups together. In fact, members of a pack always work together to hunt deer or moose.
Recommended age: 8 years old
Created by
Ana Moran Islas
Mexico
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