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“Do you remember?” Crossword Puzzle FROM PAGE 2

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1. Mischievous 3. Assertive
2. Binocular 7. Introverted
4. Preening 8. Observations
5. Personality 10. Loyal
6. Behavior 11. Resourceful

9. Scopulae

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Critter Clues FROM PAGE 7

Our mystery critter is the moose. As the largest member
of the deer family, they can weigh up to 1,200 pounds! They are the tallest
mammal in North America and can be five to six and a half feet tall — and

that’s not including their antlers! They live in forests with snowy winters and
bodies of water, such as swamps, streams, and ponds nearby. Because they are
bodies of water, such as swamps, streams, and ponds nearby. Because they are
so large, they don’t tolerate heat well and avoid living in warm climates. However,
so large, they don’t tolerate heat well and avoid living in warm climates. However,
moose are excellent swimmers and often swim to cool o
moose are excellent swimmers and often swim to cool o in the summertime.
in the summertime.

Moose means “twig-eater” in Algonquin. Moose eat twigs and tree bark in the winter
Moose means “twig-eater” in Algonquin. Moose eat twigs and tree bark in the winter
months and leaves and buds in the warmer times of year. Although they have poor eyesight,
months and leaves and buds in the warmer times of year. Although they have poor eyesight,
they have great hearing and an excellent sense of smell. Generally, moose are peaceful animals,
they have great hearing and an excellent sense of smell. Generally, moose are peaceful animals,
but will defend themselves with their hooves or antlers when threatened, especially when protecting their calves.
Moose are currently being monitored by wildlife experts. Their populations have declined in states across the U.S., including
New Hampshire, Michigan, Minnesota, and Montana. Despite their size, moose do have predators such as wolves and bears, and an
infected bite from a predator can kill a moose. Moose have also been heavily impacted by climate change. They have always been
threatened by parasites like ticks, but these threats have increased in the last several years as climate change e ects, such as

shorter winters, higher temperatures, and less snowfall, have become more drastic. Moose are also the target of hunters, with the
male moose being hunted the most frequently. This has caused the moose’s average life expectancy to shorten over time.
What can you do to help protect moose? Encourage children to learn more about moose and other types of wildlife that they may
not see often. Educate them about climate change, how it directly a ects animals like moose, and what they can do to combat it.

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animals sense their environment. Easy-to-do experiments and activities show kids how to
animals sense their environment. Easy-to-do experiments and activities show kids how to
compare animal senses to their own. With stunning, realistic illustrations, this book from
compare animal senses to their own. With stunning, realistic illustrations, this book from
the Animal Behavior series is an innovative approach to understanding animal life.
the Animal Behavior series is an innovative approach to understanding animal life.
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HICKMAN AND PAT STEPHENS. PUBLISHED BY KIDS CAN PRESS.