Let wild animals be wild

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What is a sanctuary?

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A sanctuary is a human-made place of safety and protection for wild animals.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What does unfettered mean?

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Unfettered means not limited or not restricted.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does diminished mean?

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Diminished means shrank, became smaller or fewer.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is a reason the author uses to support the claim that animals should be released back into the wild?

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Returning wild animals to the wild is good for both animals and people.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does thrive mean?

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Thrive means to do well, be successful, or grow.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Why is it important to let wild animals be wild?

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It helps maintain the balance of ecosystems and allows animals to live in their natural habitats.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What are keystone species?

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Keystone species are species that have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance.

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What is the impact of captivity on wild animals?

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Captivity can lead to stress, behavioral changes, and health issues in wild animals.

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How do wild animals contribute to their ecosystems?

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Wild animals play roles such as pollinators, predators, and prey, which help maintain ecological balance.

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What does it mean to rehabilitate an animal?

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To rehabilitate an animal means to restore it to health and prepare it for release back into the wild.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5