Helping Ramphy

Extend the Lesson

extinct

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extinct means gone forever. The dodo was a big bird that became extinct.

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habitat

[HAB-uh-tat]

The place where an animal or a plant makes its home.

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nocturnal

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Active at night. Bats are nocturnal. They sleep in the day and are awake at night.

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saliva

[suh-LY-vuh]

Saliva is the clear liquid in your mouth. It keeps your mouth wet and helps you swallow food.

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