Understanding Main Ideas in Stories

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Read the paragraph below and identify the main idea.

"Many animals migrate long distances. Birds fly to warmer climates during the winter. Monarch butterflies travel from the Great Lakes to the mountains of Mexico. Even some fish, like salmon, travel great lengths to return to their birthplace to spawn. These migrations are often dangerous and require a lot of energy."

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Animals migrate long distances, often facing dangers and expending a lot of energy.

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