Zookeepers and Tigers

What did the zookeepers do to monitor Buhkra without disturbing her?

• Placed a video camera in her den

• Checked on her through a window

• Took her to the veterinarian

• Played with her cub

How much did T.J. weigh when he was born?

• Three pounds

• Ten pounds

• Fourteen pounds

• Thirty pounds

Why did Buhkra snarl and bare her teeth at Sheila?

• Because she didn't like Sheila

• Because she was protecting her cub

• Because Sheila was being loud

• Because Sheila was trying to take T.J. away

How did Buhkra die?

• She died from cancer

• She was attacked by another tiger

• She got sick from eating bad food

• She died from old age

Who would take care of T.J. after Buhkra's death?

• Matthew, T.J.'s father

• Sheila, the tiger keeper

• Another mother tiger

• The zoo veterinarian

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To inform readers about the birth of Buhkra's cub

• To describe the size and weight of Buhkra and Matthew

• To explain how Sheila takes care of the tigers at the zoo

• To teach readers about the behavior and characteristics of tigers

What does the word "nuzzled" mean in the sentence?

• pushed

• hugged

• sniffed (nose)

• ignored

What does the word "nursed" mean in the sentence?

• taught

• healed

• fed

• punished

What are some potential challenges that arise when raising a baby animal when the mother is unable to do so, and how can regular check-ups and vaccinations help address these challenges?