Comprehension: Lesson 10 "Cougars"

facts about cougars

where most cougars live

the cougar's hunting skills

how cougars raise their young

fur coat.

whiskers.

sweat glands.

body temperature.

all cougars look the same.

adult cougars look like female lions.

cougars have coats of different colors.

their fur helps keep cougars safe from predators.

They have a sharp sense of hearing.

They blend in with their surroundings.

They have a tawny, or orange-brown, coat.

They can see moving prey from long distances.

“Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers.”

“These sensitive hairs are also called vibrissae (vy BRIHS ee).”

“The cougar uses whiskers to gather information through touch.”

“They grow on either side of the animal's nose and mouth, above the eyes, and sometimes on the chin.”

eat plants and flesh.

have a strong sense of taste.

do not have very strong jaws.

are biologically complex.

crocodile

hawk

lion

wolf

adults

animals

babies

reptiles

Both compare cats to their natural habitats.

Both retell the moments in an adult cat's life.

Both examine the features of particular cats.

Both point out how cougars and tigers are different.

celebrate what makes cats unique.

show the consequences of bad behavior.

tell how cats use camouflage to capture prey.

explain why cats are more popular than dogs.