Fox

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/fox

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 does a fox's bushy tail do?A fox's bushy tail helps it balance when it runs or jumps. It can also wrap around the body to keep the fox warm in cold weather.
2. How do foxes find food at night?Foxes use their very large ears to hear tiny sounds made by prey, like mice moving under snow. Their eyes are good in low light, so they can see well when it is dark.

Crepuscular: Active primarily during twilight hours, dawn and dusk, a common activity pattern for many fox species.
Altricial: Describes young animals born in a helpless condition, requiring extensive parental care for survival.
Niche: The role and position a species has in its environment, including how it meets its needs for food and shelter.