Nonfiction Summary Practice

There are many different types of frogs, but the most poisonous frog is the poison dart frog. The name for these tiny amphibians dates back many decades. The poison of these frogs was historically used on darts. A dart that was dipped in this poison would poison the blood stream of any human who was attacked by one. One poison dart frog has more than enough poison under its skin to kill more than 8 grown humans.

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• Poison dart frogs have a lot of poison. They can kill more than 8 grown humans.

• Darts were created because of the poison dart frog. The poison would kill a person if the poison entered their bloodstream.

• The poison dart frog is the most poisonous frog.Their poison used to be used on darts to attack humans. While these frogs may be tiny, their poison is very strong.

• There are a lot of frogs in the world. The smallest one if the poison dart frog.

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Cheetahs are the fastest big cat in the world. They can run up 70 miles per hour- speeds that are equivalent to the speed limit on a highway. One of the main reasons a cheetah can run so fast is because of its build. The cheetah is very slender, light, has long legs, and a long tail. This allows aerodynamics to works in its favor. Speed is also what keeps the cheetah out of danger when being attacked as prey.

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• Cheetahs escape their predators by running quickly. Their legs and tails help them run faster.

• Cheetahs are the fastest animal in the world. They can travel up to highways speeds. Their slender build allows them to run quickly and escape predators that may be after them.

• Cheetahs can travel as fast as cars on the highway. That speed is up to 70 miles per hour!

• Cheetahs are a big cat that can run really fast. Out of all of the big cats you can think of, cheetahs are the fastest. You could never outrun a cheetah.

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Squids are one of the oceans coolest creatures. They protect themselves in a very unique way. Rather than using venom, teeth, or strength, squids use black ink. When this creature feels as if it is being threatened by predator, it simply releases this ink. The ink makes the water around it cloudy and dark. The murky water allows the squid to escape its predator by using their arms and siphon to propel itself.

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• Squids are unique by the way they protect themselves from predators. They use black ink that makes the water cloudy and hard to see. While the water is cloudy, the squid swims away.

• Squids do not use venom or teeth to escape their predators. They use black ink.

• Squids are the coolest ocean animal. Unlike most other ocean animals, these creatures use a different method of escaping their predators.

• When a quid feels threatened, they let out dark stuff that helps hide them. When they are hidden, they cannot be eaten by their predators.

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Stink bugs are exactly what they sound like- bugs that stink. However, their stench is only released when it feels threatened or when it is stepped on. The smell that is released from the bug puts up a great defense against predators. The smell makes any potential predator turn away. Along with its smell, it also tastes terrible. If it does end up in the mouth of a predator, they quickly learn that they should not consume them.

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• Stink bugs use their stench for protection. They only smell when threatened or stepped on. The smell makes a predator turn the other way. Along with their smell, they also taste bad which makes predators leave them alone as well.

• Stink bugs taste terrible. If another insect or animal tries to eat the smelly stink bug, it will quickly learn that it was a bad idea and spit it out.

• Stink bugs got their name from the way they smell. When stepped on or threatened, it lets out a cloud of stench. That is why they are called a stink bug.

• Stink bugs are not dangerous to humans, but they can be dangerous to the human nose. If you do not like smelly bugs, then you should most certainly stay away from the stink bugs around you.

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While all elephants have the same distinct features, there are some characteristics that differ between the Asian and African elephant. For example, on African Elephants, both male and females have tusks. On the Asian Elephant, only the males have tusks. Another unique difference is the size of their ears. African Elephants have huge ears, and Asians Elephants have ears that are a little bit smaller. Lastly, the African Elephant can grow up to 13 feet tall while the Asian Elephant typically only grows up to 9 feet tall.

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• African Elephants are much larger than Asian Elephants. African Elephants can grow to be 13 feet tall. Asian Elephants can only grow to be 9 feet tall.

• Not all elephants are the same. Even though elephants all look alike, they can be very different. Things that are different include their size and weight.

• Elephants may all look alike, but there are some differences between the African and Asian Elephant. One of those differences are which elephants have tusks. On an African Elephant, the male and females have tusks. On an Asian Elephant, only the male elephant has tusks.

• Elephants all have the same distinct features, but there are really several differences between the African and Asian Elephants. The differences include characteristics like which elephants have tusks, how big their ears are and how tall they can grow.

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Two majestic sea creatures that swim gracefully in the ocean are the manta rays and the stingrays. Both of these creatures have a flat, triangular like body with a long thin tail. They are both also classified as cartilage fish. Even though they may look alike, they are actually very different creatures. First of all, the stingray has a barb, or stinger, on the back of its tail, and the manta ray does not. Another difference is the location of their mouths. A stingray's mouth is on the underside of the body. A manta ray's mouth is on the front edge. The last and very important difference is that a stingray can be dangerous to humans while the manta ray is completely harmless.

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• Sting rays and manta rays look very similar. Both of these sea creatures have flat triangular like bodies. They also both have a long thin tail coming off the end of their flat body. Lastly, they are both classified as cartilage fish. This means they have a lot of fat on their bodies.

• Stingrays and manta rays look very similar physically. They are actually very different creatures though. The sting ray has a stinger on its tail and the manta ray doesn't. Their mouths are also in different locations. Lastly, stingrays are dangerous to humans and manta rays are not.

• Stingrays and manta rays are very different. A stingray has a barb, or stinger, on the end of its thin tail. The barb can sting humans and actually be very dangerous to them.

• Stingrays and manta rays look very similar. One of the differences on them is the location of their mouths. On the stingray, the mouth is located on the underside of the body. On the manta ray, the mouth is located on the very front of the creature.

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