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These little creatures are a type of lizard, and they come in all different colors like shiny blue, green, brown and even gold. Some skinks have teeny tiny legs, while others have no legs at all and look like slithery snakes. Their bodies are long and smooth, and if you ever see one, you might notice their shiny scales and little alert eyes looking back at you.  \nSpeaking of seeing a skink, you'd have to look in all sorts of places around the world. Skinks like to live in a variety of habitats, from hot deserts to lush forests, and some even like to dig burrows in the ground. Australia is a place with lots of skinks, but you can also find them in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. So keep your eyes peeled wherever you are, there might be a skink nearby!  \nIf you're wondering what these globe-trotting skinks like to eat, it's mostly insects and other small creatures. Skinks have sharp little teeth that they use to catch and munch on their food. They are a friend to gardeners as they help control the population of pests. But they need to watch out for bigger animals that might think skinks are a tasty snack!  \nNow that we've learned about their lifestyle, let's delve into some cool skink facts. Did you know that when a skink feels threatened, it can drop its tail as a distraction for the predator? And guess what? The lost tail grows back after some time, isn’t that cool? So, skinks are not just cool to look at, they're also super tricky and have a few surprises up their sleeves!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What kind of creatures are skinks?  \nA. A type of mammal B. A type of lizard  \nC. A type of fish D. A type of bird  \n2) What happens when a skink feels threatened?  \nA. It can inflate its body B. It can drop its tail  \nC. It can stand on its hind legs D. It can change its color  \n3) What do skinks help with in gardens?  \nA. They spread seeds around B. They keep birds and owls away  \nC. They control the population of D. They improve the quality of soil  \npests  \n4) What does a skink's body look like?  \nA. They are thin and spiky B. They are short and rough  \nC. They are round and soft D. They are long and smooth  \n5) What is interesting about some skinks legs?  \nA. They can grow 6 legs B. They have no legs  \nC. They are furry instead of scaly. D. They let the skink jump up to 6'  \nhigh  \n6) Where can you find lots of skinks?  \nA. Arctic Circle B. Antarctica C. Greenland D. Australia  \n7) What body part can the skink regrow?  \nA. Its eye B. Its tail C. Its legs D. Its tongue  \n8) What do skinks mostly eat?  \nA. Plants and fruits B. Insects and other small creatures  \nC. Seeds and nuts D. Other larger lizards  \n9) What type of teeth do skinks have?  \nA. Sharp teeth B. Flat teeth  \nC. They do not have teeth D. A mix of sharp and flat teeth  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n10) \"We look like snakes and sometimes have tiny legs. \"  \n11) \"You'll only find me in cold, snowy regions, far away from deserts or forests. \"  \n12) \"Our tails can grow back if we drop them. \"  \n13) \"You know what's weird about us skinks? Our bodies are covered in soft fur, instead of shiny scales. \"  \n14) \"We live in different places around the world, even deserts and forests. \"  \n15) \"We skinks prefer to build nests in trees. \"  \n16) \"As skinks, our diet consists mostly of fruits and sweet nectar. \"  \n17) \"My teeth are blunt and flat, perfect for grinding plants. \"  \n18) \"If we feel threatened, we can drop our tail as a distraction. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 4) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 78 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 |\n\n19) \"Unlike other skinks, I’m a vegetarian. 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