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These little guys are no bigger than an adult's thumbnail, but don't let their size fool you. Their skin is a riot of colors, from blue to green, yellow to red, and everything in between. These flashy colors are not just for show, they are a warning sign to other animals that they are not a good snack!  \nSpeaking of snacks, let's dive into what these tiny, colorful critters munch on. Poison dart frogs have a pretty varied diet, including ants, beetles, spiders, mites, and centipedes. They use their long, sticky tongues to catch these tiny creatures. Interestingly, it's thought that their poisonous skin is a result of the toxic insects they eat in the wild!  \nNow that we've discussed their meal times, let's hop over to where they call home. These frogs are mostly found in Central and South American rainforests, living in the humid, wet environments under leaves and logs. They lay their eggs on leaves, and when the eggs hatch, the tadpoles stick to the male frog's back and he carries them to water! Each species of poison dart frog has its own unique call, making the rainforest a symphony of sounds.  \nFrom their homes in the rainforest, let's leap over to their relationship with us humans and other animals. Their bright colors and poison have made them a subject of fascination for humans and a warning for predators. Native tribes once used their toxic secretions to poison the tips of their blow darts, hence their name! So, while they might be small, poison dart frogs are definitely mighty, and a great reminder of how colorful and amazing nature can be.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) Where do poison dart frogs lay their eggs?  \nA. on leaves [B. in](B. in) the water  \nC. on tree trunks [D. in](D. in) underground burrows  \n2) What are the rainforests like where poison dart frogs live?  \nA. windy and stormy B. dry and sandy  \nC. cold and snowy D. humid and wet  \n3) Why is a poison dart frog's skin thought to be toxic?  \nA. They get it from living in the rainforest  \nB. They come into contact with poisonous plants  \nC. It's a result of the toxic insects they eat  \nD. They are born with it  \n4) Why do poison dart frogs have bright, colorful skin?  \nA. to warn other animals that they are B. to attract a mate  \npoisonous  \nC. to camouflage themselves D. to absorb sunlight  \n5) Where do poison dart frogs live?  \nA. in Central and South American [B. in](B. in) the Australian outback rainforests  \n[C. in](C. in) the Arctic tundra [D. in](D. in) the African savannah  \n6) How do poison dart frogs catch their food?  \nA. They chase and grab their food B. They use their long, sticky tongues  \nC. They trap their food in small pits D. They use their hands they dig  \n7) Why did native tribes use poison dart frog secretions?  \nA. As a cure for illnesses B. As a spice for their food  \nC. To poison the tips of their blow D. As a paint for their homes darts  \n8) Who carries the poison dart frog tadpoles to water?  \nA. the female frog B. the tadpoles travel to water on  \ntheir own  \nC. both the male and female frog D. the male frog  \n9) What is interesting about the skin of poison dart frogs?  \nA. It is toxic to predators. B. It has a slimy texture.  \nC. It is covered in tiny, hair-like D. It glows in the dark.  \nstructures.  \n10) Where would you most likely find a poison dart frogs?  \n[A. in](A. in) burrows underground B. on the ground  \nC. under leaves and logs [D. in](D. in) rivers and streams  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 95 | 93 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 82 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 80 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 64 |\n\n11) What do poison dart frogs eat?  \nA. Ants, beetles, spiders, mites, and B. Grass, leaves, nuts and berries centipe","cbCaia2PRH819NLP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia2PRH819NLP","pdf",197498,12,"English","# Questions\n## Multiple Choice (1-11)\n## What the Animal Would Say (12-24)\n## Fact or Opinion (25-30)","[{\"question\":\"Where do poison dart frogs lay their eggs?\",\"answer\":\"They lay their eggs on leaves.\"},{\"question\":\"What do poison dart frogs eat, and how do they catch it?\",\"answer\":\"They eat small invertebrates such as ants, beetles, spiders, mites, and centipedes, catching them with their long, sticky tongues.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are poison dart frogs’ skin colors bright and colorful?\",\"answer\":\"Their bright colors act as a warning to other animals that they are not safe to eat.\"}]","Poison Dart Frogs - Reading Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790809501]