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| Insectivores |
| Insectivore
(ihn SEHK tuh vawr), is the name of any one of a group
of small mammals, such as the mole, which feed chiefly
on insects. |
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| Mammal |
| Mammal
is an animal that feeds its young on the mother's milk.
There are more than 4,500 species (kinds) of mammals,
and they make up one of the classes of vertebrates (animals
with backbones). |
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| Tarsier |
| Tarsier
(TAHR see uhr), is a type of small mammal with a round
head and unusually large eyes. Tarsiers live in the tropical
rain forests of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
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| Rain
forest |
| Rain
forest is a woodland of tall trees growing in a region
of year-round warmth and abundant rainfall. Almost all
rain forests lie at or near the equator. |
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| Beaver |
| Beaver
is a furry animal with a wide, flat tail that looks like
a paddle. Beavers are known for their skill at cutting
down trees with their strong front teeth. |
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| Rodent |
| Rodent
(ROH duhnt), is an animal with front teeth especially
suited to gnawing hard objects. Squirrels, beavers, and
rats are rodents. |
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| Turtle |
| Turtle
is the only reptile with a shell. Most kinds of turtles
can pull their head, legs, and tail into their shell,
which serves as a suit of armor. |
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| Anteater |
| Anteater
is the name of a group of mammals that lack teeth and
feed mostly on ants and termites. There are four species
of anteaters. |
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| Reptile |
| Reptile
is an animal that has dry, scaly skin and breathes by
means of lungs. There are about 6,500 species of reptiles,
and they make up one of the classes of vertebrates (animals
that have a backbone). |
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