Cougars Comprehension Questions

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What is the main topic of the selection?

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Facts about cougars.

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How do cougars stay warm despite having very little fat?

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They have fur coats.

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What detail supports the fact that cougars make a variety of sounds?

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Cougars hiss and growl when they are threatened.

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What is a main idea about cougars' whiskers?

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Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers.

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What does the fact that cougar kittens stay with their mother for about eighteen months suggest?

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Cougar kittens depend on their mothers for food.

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What is a characteristic of cougars' hunting skills?

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Cougars are skilled hunters that rely on stealth and strength.

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What type of habitat do cougars prefer?

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Cougars prefer mountainous and forested areas.

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What is the scientific name for cougars?

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Puma concolor.

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How do cougars communicate with each other?

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Cougars communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking.

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What is the primary diet of cougars?

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Cougars primarily eat deer, but they also hunt smaller animals.