Chital

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/chital

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. How long is Chital?Up to nearly 1 meter (3 ft 3 in)
2. What is the scientific name?Axis axis
3. What is the lifespan?10-14 years in the wild
4. What does a Chital look like?A Chital has a golden or reddish-brown body covered in many white spots. Its belly, throat, and inner legs are white, making it look like a spotted coat. The spots help it blend into the forest light.
5. Why do Chital have spots?The white spots on a Chital’s back help it hide in the dappled light of forests and grasslands. This camouflage keeps it safe from predators like tigers and leopards.

Cervid: A member of the deer family, characterized by antlers in most males and a generally slender build.
Sexual Dimorphism: Observable physical differences between males and females of the same species, such as size or the presence of antlers.
Habitat Plasticity: The ability of a species to thrive in a variety of different environmental conditions and habitats.