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This fascinating creature, known as a walking stick, is so good at camouflage, it can easily trick you into thinking it's just a twig hanging from a tree. They have long, slender bodies and legs, with colors ranging from green to brown, perfectly blending with their surroundings. These curious critters are one of the most unique members of the insect world, and they're just waiting to amaze you with their cool tricks!  \nSpeaking of tricks, let's explore some of their survival strategies. Walking sticks are herbivores, which means they munch on leaves, especially the yummy ones from oak and hazelnut trees. When a predator approaches, they play dead or drop from the trees to escape, and if that doesn't work, some can even squirt a smelly spray to scare the predator away! It's a bug-eat-bug world out there, and these guys are fully equipped for it.  \nFrom being a master of disguise to having a unique diet, walking sticks sure are interesting, but let's take a peek into their life cycle. The female lays her eggs by dropping them to the ground where they hide among the leaf litter until they hatch. Once they hatch, the baby walking sticks, called nymphs, will grow into adults, shedding their skin as they get bigger. The whole process is a fascinating cycle of growth and transformation.  \nNow that we know all about their lives, let's see how these little critters interact with us humans and other animals. While they do not have a direct impact on humans, their primary defense mechanism can be irritating if the liquid gets in our eyes. As for other animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals might see them as a tasty snack, although their camouflage and defenses often keep them safe. These twig-like insects are not just unique in appearance, but they also hold a special place in the web of life, teaching us about the wonders of adaptation and survival.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What do walking sticks eat?  \nA. Leaves from oak and hazelnut B. Small insects and bugs.  \ntrees.  \nC. Honey and flower nectar. D. Human blood and skin flakes.  \n2) What color can walking sticks be?  \nA. Yellow and purple B. Green to brown  \nC. Red and blue D. Black and white  \n3) What are baby walking sticks called?  \nA. Nymphs. B. Infants. C. Larvae. D. Pupae.  \n4) Are walking stick insects harmful to humans?  \nA. No, they are completely harmless  \nB. Yes, they are extremely poisonous  \nC. Yes, their bite can cause serious injury  \nD. Only if their defense liquid gets in our eyes  \n5) How do female walking sticks lay their eggs?  \nA. By burying them deep in the soil B. By dropping them to the ground  \nC. By laying them in a nest in the D. By hiding them in a leafy cocoon  \ntrees  \n6) How can walking sticks escape from predators?  \nA. They fly away. B. They play dead.  \nC. They run very fast. D. They change their color.  \n7) What kind of creatures could see walking sticks as a tasty snack?  \nA. Elephants and giraffes. B. Monkeys and big cats.  \nC. Large mammals and birds. D. Birds and reptiles.  \n8) Where do walking sticks live?  \nA. In the ocean B. In the desert  \nC. In trees D. Underground in burrows  \n9) What can walking sticks do to scare predators away?  \nA. Flash their bright underbelly B. Make a loud screeching noise  \nC. Squirt a smelly spray D. Puff up their body to 4 times its  \nsize  \n10) What type of diet do walking stick insects have?  \nA. Seed-eaters, munching on a variety of seeds  \nB. Fruit-eaters, feeding on berries and other fruits  \nC. Herbivores, eating leaves from oak and hazelnut trees  \nD. Carnivores, hunting for smaller insects  \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 | 89 | 87 | 85 | 84 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 82 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 69","cbCainXhbIVFel87","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainXhbIVFel87","pdf",110030,11,"English","# Reading\n## Comprehension Questions (1-10)\n## Statements (W or N)\n## Statements (Fact or Opinion)","[{\"question\":\"What do walking stick insects eat?\",\"answer\":\"They are herbivores that munch on leaves, especially from oak and hazelnut trees.\"},{\"question\":\"How do walking stick insects defend themselves from predators?\",\"answer\":\"They can play dead or drop from trees, and some can squirt a smelly spray to scare predators away.\"},{\"question\":\"What are baby walking stick insects called, and how do they grow?\",\"answer\":\"Baby walking stick insects are called nymphs. They hatch from eggs and grow into adults by shedding their skin as they get bigger.\"}]","Walking Stick Insects - Reading and Questions | PDF",1790808798,28]