Wild cheetahs live in Africa. They are endangered. That means there are not many of them left in the world.
Wild cheetahs live in Africa. There are not many of them left in the world.
You’re going to read an article about a cheetah. Here are five facts to know first.
1) Not many cheetahs are left.
1) There are not many cheetahs in the world.
Wild cheetahs live in Africa. They are endangered. That means there are not many of them left in the world.
Wild cheetahs live in Africa. There are not many of them left in the world.
2) Zoos are helping cheetahs
2) Zoos are helping cheetahs
Some cheetahs live in zoos. The zoos care for the cheetahs.
Some cheetahs live in zoos. People take care of them.
3) Cheetah cubs need each other
3) Cheetah cubs need each other
A mother cheetah can have six cubs. The cheetah babies play, cuddle, and teach each other how to be cheetahs.
A mother cheetah can have six cubs. The babies play. They cuddle. They teach each other.
4) It's hard for cubs that are alone
4) It’s hard for cheetah cubs to be alone.
Cheetah cubs are shy and nervous. That is a problem when they don’t have brothers or sisters.
Cheetah cubs are shy and nervous. That is a problem when they don’t have brothers or sisters.
5) Dogs are great friends to cheetahs.
5) Dogs are great friends.
Dogs can help cubs learn how to play. They can give the cubs love. That helps the cheetahs live and grow. Dogs and cheetahs are friends at some zoos in our country.
Dogs can help cheetahs learn how to play. They give cheetahs love. Dogs and cheetahs are friends at some zoos.
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Science Focus
Endangered animals; Animal families
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