JS8 U45 D15

What are whooping cranes named for?

• They are endangered.

• Their loud, bugle-like call.

• Their ability to fight, or "whoop."

• Their energy, which can be described as "whooping."

Which is a whooping crane?

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What was the whooping crane population in 1941?

(a)  

Why did the ultralight pilot dress in a crane costume?

• So the chicks would think the pilot was friendly.

• So the chicks would think the pilot was a potential mate.

• So the chicks would not be afraid of them.

• So the chicks would think the pilot was their mother.

How was the Operation Migration monitored by scientists? Check all that apply.

• Following the cranes with a plane.

• By cloning the cranes in order to make more.

• By keeping the cranes in a pen at night.

• Having a veterinarian watch the cranes.

• By hunting predators that might eat the cranes.

Expanding cities destroy crane habitats. Which is NOT a way that expansion threatens birds and animals?

• Removing food sources.

• Disrupting normal migration routes.

• Creating new ecosystems for animals like pigeons and hawks.

• Humans introduce new species that disrupt the food chain.

Key word: Which is NOT an endangered species?

• Panda

• Black rhino

• Tyrannosaurus rex

• Bald eagle

Academic word: Even though the boss let many of his workers die, his lawyers will ensure a good (a)   for him.

Word study: Add the suffix -ion to the word devote.

(a)  

Word study: Add the suffix -ion to the word persuade.

(a)