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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 tree trunks [B. in](B. in) underground burrows  \n[C. in](C. in) the water D. on leaves  \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. It's a result of the toxic insects they eat  \nB. They are born with it  \nC. They get it from living in the rainforest  \nD. They come into contact with poisonous plants  \n4) Why do poison dart frogs have bright, colorful skin?  \nA. to warn other animals that they are B. to camouflage themselves poisonous  \nC. to absorb sunlight D. to attract a mate  \n5) Where do poison dart frogs live?  \nA. in Central and South American [B. in](B. in) the Arctic tundra  \nrainforests  \n[C. in](C. in) the Australian outback [D. in](D. in) the African savannah  \n6) How do poison dart frogs catch their food?  \nA. They trap their food in small pits B. They chase and grab their food they dig  \nC. They use their hands D. They use their long, sticky tongues 7) Why did native tribes use poison dart frog secretions?  \nA. As a cure for illnesses B. As a paint for their homes  \nC. As a spice for their food D. To poison the tips of their blow  \ndarts  \n8) Who carries the poison dart frog tadpoles to water?  \nA. both the male and female frog B. the female frog  \nC. the tadpoles travel to water on D. the male frog their own  \n9) What is interesting about the skin of poison dart frogs?  \nA. It glows in the dark. B. It is toxic to predators.  \nC. It is covered in tiny, hair-like D. It has a slimy texture.  \nstructures.  \n10) Where would you most likely find a poison dart frogs?  \nA. on the ground [B. in](B. in) burrows underground  \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. Grass, leaves, nuts and berries B. Fish, birds, rodents and small  \nmammals  \nC","cbCaibtM7fUaFhmr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibtM7fUaFhmr","pdf",197504,12,"English","# Reading Questions\n## Comprehension (1-11)\n## Animal Speech or Not (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?\",\"answer\":\"They eat small invertebrates such as ants, beetles, spiders, mites, and centipedes.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is a poison dart frog’s skin thought to be toxic?\",\"answer\":\"It is thought to result from the toxic insects they eat in the wild.\"}]","Poison Dart Frogs - Reading Questions | PDF",1790809512]