Bulldog

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bulldog

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Canis lupus familiaris
2. What is the geographic origin?United Kingdom
3. Why do Bulldogs have so many wrinkles?Their wrinkles are part of their special look, but they need regular cleaning to keep their skin healthy.
4. How do Bulldogs breathe when they are hot?Because their faces are flat, Bulldogs can have trouble breathing in warm weather. They need cool places and short walks to stay safe.

Brachycephalic: Characterized by a shortened skull, resulting in a flat facial profile and potential respiratory issues.
Selective Breeding: A process where humans intentionally breed organisms for specific desirable traits, influencing evolution.
Bull-baiting: A historical and cruel spectator sport involving dogs fighting bulls, outlawed in the UK in 1835.
Phenotype: The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.