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This is not a scene from a fantasy movie but a real-life creature known as the Australian walking stick. These fascinating creatures are long and slender, often brown or green, and perfectly blend into their surroundings. With their six legs, antennae and body that looks like a stick, they can fool even the keenest eyes.  \nNow, you might be wondering where these sneaky  \ncritters live. Australian walking sticks, as their name suggests, are found in Australia, in the wild outback, and lush rainforests. They love hanging out on leaves and branches, which is not surprising considering their diet. They are herbivores, feasting on a variety of leaves, especially eucalyptus.  \nFrom being a tiny egg to a full-grown adult, the life cycle of Australian walking sticks is quite remarkable. A female lays her eggs in the branches of trees, and when they hatch, out pops a mini walking stick, called a nymph. These nymphs grow by shedding their skin, a process called molting. After several molts, the nymphs mature into adults with fully developed wings.  \nWhile we've seen how they live and grow, their relationship with other creatures is equally fascinating. Humans might find them intriguing because of their unique look and harmless nature. In the animal world though, they have a neat trick to avoid becoming dinner for birds and lizardsthey play dead! This, along with their stick-like appearance, makes them different from most other insects.  \nSo next time you're exploring the outdoors, keep an eye out for these masters of disguise. Remember, they might be closer than you think, munching on leaves or pretending tobe a twig. From their diet and habitat to their unique defenses and life cycle, Australian walking sticks are truly one-of-a-kind creatures. Who knew that nature's most incredible magic shows could be performed by a creature as simple as a stick insect?  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color can an Australian walking stick be?  \nA. black or white [B. red](B. red) or purple  \nC. blue or yellow D. brown or green  \n2) What happens when a nymph of an Australian walking stick grows?  \nA. They shed their skin, a process called molting.  \nB. They split into two and become twins.  \nC. They dig a hole and hibernate for a year.  \nD. They grow feathers and learn to fly.  \n3) What do Australian walking sticks eat?  \nA. blood B. insects C. leaves D. nectar  \n4) Where does a female Australian walking stick lay her eggs?  \nA. In holes in the ground. B. In the branches of trees.  \nC. In water bodies like ponds. D. In nests made of leaves.  \n5) What does the Australian walking stick look like?  \nA. Long and slender, often brown or green.  \nB. Small and round, often pink or yellow.  \nC. Short and stubby, often red or blue.  \nD. Large and bulbous, often black or white.  \n6) Where are Australian walking sticks found?  \nA. Australia B. Alaska C. Africa D. Antarctica  \n7) Which word best describes Australian walking sticks?  \nA. insectivores B. omnivores C. herbivores D. carnivores  \n8) What is a baby Australian walking stick called?  \nA. a nymph B. a larva C. a pup D. a cub  \n9) What animals eat Australian walking sticks?  \nA. Cows and goats. B. Bears and coyotes.  \nC. Dogs and cats. D. Birds and lizards.  \n10) Do Australian walking stick have wings?  \nA. yes only females B. yes only adults  \nC. yes only males D. yes only nymphs  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"To keep safe from birds and lizards, I pretend to be dead. And guess what? It works!\"  \n12) \"My favorite place to live is in the wild outback and the rainforests. \"  \n13) \"Despite my name, I do not live in Australia. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 83 |\n| --- | ","cbCaiiTIRxLpVSmI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiTIRxLpVSmI","pdf",398699,11,"English","# Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple Choice (1-10)\n## Animal-Speaking Statements (11-26)\n## Fact or Opinion Statements (27-36)\n## True or False Statements (37-38)","[{\"question\":\"What colors can an Australian walking stick be?\",\"answer\":\"It can be brown or green (the passage describes these as its common colors).\"},{\"question\":\"What is the name of the baby stage of an Australian walking stick?\",\"answer\":\"A baby Australian walking stick is called a nymph.\"},{\"question\":\"How do Australian walking sticks avoid predators?\",\"answer\":\"They can play dead, and their twig-like appearance helps them hide from birds and lizards.\"}]","Australian Walking Stick - Biology Reading Questions | PDF",1790809009,28]