Plant Eaters

This passage explains what llamas eat. As herbivores, they graze on grasses, shrubs, and other plants in the Andes Mountains. Their three-chambered stomachs help them digest tough food through cud-chewing. Llamas are efficient eaters, well adapted to mountainous environments where food may be scarce. They also need fresh water to stay hydrated.

Students practice identifying main ideas and supporting details in informational text. The passage builds science vocabulary and comprehension about digestive systems and diet. It also improves summarization and inferencing skills.