Domestic turkey

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/domestic-turkey

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?Meleagris gallopavo
2. What is the habitat?Ubiquitous in agricultural settings worldwide due to domestication; no specific wild habitat
3. How big can a domestic turkey get?Adult male turkeys can weigh between 11 and 18 kilograms, and some farm breeds can be even heavier, over 25 kilograms. Wild turkeys are usually lighter, about 5 to 11 kilograms.
4. Why do domestic turkeys have big heads and necks?They have a wattle and a snood that grow bigger in males. These parts help them show their strength and attract mates.

Domestication: The process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use over generations.
Precocial: An animal that is capable of moving and feeding itself shortly after birth.
Heritage Breed: Traditional livestock breeds that have been conserved for their genetic diversity and unique traits.