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These tiny creatures are the smallest mammals known to us, weighing less than a dime and being only about the size of your thumb. Their fur is a soft, velvety brown color, which helps them blend in with their surroundings. They have a pointy snout, tiny eyes, and ears that are almost hidden by their fur.  \nRemember how we said they're excellent at blending in? Well, that's because they live in places like fields,  \nforests, and gardens all around Europe, North America, and Asia. In their little homes, they feast on a buffet of insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. In fact, they eat so much that they need to consume 2 to 3 times their body weight in food each day!  \nNow, imagine eating that much, you'd probably be very sleepy, right? Well, pygmy shrews don't have much time for sleep, they're too busy living their life cycle. They're born in the spring, grow quickly, and by summer, they're ready to have little shrews of their own. Despite their small size, they're fearless, using their sharp teeth to defend themselves from threats.  \nSpeaking of threats, did you know that pygmy shrews have a special trick? Their saliva is venomous, which helps them to paralyze their prey and defend against predators. This makes them different from other shrew species, which can't do this. So, next time you're exploring the great outdoors, remember to respect these small but mighty creatures.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What do pygmy shrews eat?  \nA. Leaves and berries B. Seeds and nuts  \nC. Insects, spiders, and small D. Fish and birds  \ninvertebrates  \n2) Which is a place pygmy shrews might live?  \nA. Mountains and caves B. Beaches and oceans  \nC. Fields and forests D. Deserts and dunes  \n3) What is special about a pygmy shrew's saliva?  \nA. It's sweet B. It's colorless C. It's always cold D. It's venomous  \n4) When are pygmy shrews ready to have babies?  \nA. As soon as they're born B. After just a year  \nC. One week after being born D. One season after being born  \n5) When are pygmy shrews generally born?  \nA. In the winter B. In the spring C. In the fall D. In the summer  \n6) What is interesting about how much pygmy shrews eat?  \nA. They go weeks without eating.  \nB. They eat half their body weight per day.  \nC. They eat their body weight in food a day.  \nD. They eat up to three times their body weight each day.  \n7) What sets pygmy shrews apart from other shrew species?  \nA. Their diet B. Their color C. Their size D. Their saliva  \n8) What color is the fur of a pygmy shrew?  \nA. Gray B. Black C. White D. Brown  \n9) How do pygmy shrews defend themselves?  \nA. By releasing a foul smell B. With their strong muscles  \nC. Using their sharp teeth D. Through camouflage  \n10) How big is a pygmy shrew?  \nA. The size of a hand B. As big as a mouse  \nC. The size of a cat D. The size of your thumb  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"My fur changes color based on the seasons, just like a chameleon. \"  \n12) \"I survive on an all-insect diet, including spiders and other tiny creepy crawlies. \"  \n13) \"Now, let me tell you, we pygmy shrews eat 2 to 3 times our body weight in food every day, that's a lot!\"  \n14) \"My saliva can paralyze my prey and protect me from predators. \"  \n15) \"We prefer to hang out in the desert, it's nice and warm. \"  \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 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 81 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 |\n\n16) \"We love long sleeps, especially after a big meal. \"  \n17) \"I don't really like to eat much, just a little bite now and then. \"  \n18) \"We barely eat, don't need much food to survive. \" ","cbCaifcJh6FZjCHg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifcJh6FZjCHg","pdf",177354,11,"English","# Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple-Choice (1-10)\n## Animal Quote: W or N (11-22)\n## Fact or Opinion (23-32)\n## True or False (33-42)\n## Expanded Form (43-44)","[{\"question\":\"What do pygmy shrews eat?\",\"answer\":\"They eat insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates.\"},{\"question\":\"When are pygmy shrews generally born and when are they ready to have babies?\",\"answer\":\"They are born in spring, and by summer they are ready to have little shrews of their own.\"},{\"question\":\"What is special about pygmy shrews’ saliva?\",\"answer\":\"Their saliva is venomous, which helps paralyze prey and defend against predators.\"}]","Pygmy Shrews Reading Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790776306,28]