Mamba

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/mamba

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?Dendroaspis
2. What is the habitat?Diverse habitats across sub-Saharan Africa, including savannas, woodlands, forests, and rocky areas
3. What makes mambas the fastest snakes in Africa?Mambas have very thin, long bodies and strong muscles that let them run and strike very quickly. They can move faster than most other snakes.
4. How do green mambas hide from predators?Green mambas blend in with leaves and branches, so they look like part of the tree. This helps them stay hidden from other animals.

Elapidae: A family of venomous snakes that includes cobras, mambas, and sea snakes.
Arboreal: Adapted to living in trees, exhibiting specialized behaviors and physical traits for canopy life.
Neurotoxin: A type of toxin that specifically targets and disrupts the function of the nervous system.