Wild Challenges Short Answer

This passage discusses the predators and threats faced by praying mantises. Students learn about natural predators such as birds, frogs, spiders, and snakes, as well as environmental dangers like weather, habitat loss, pesticides, parasites, and fungal infections. The passage explains how camouflage and adaptability help mantises survive despite these challenges.

Threat-and-survival passages help students understand problem-and-solution text structures. They encourage critical thinking as readers analyze challenges and adaptations. Students also develop vocabulary related to ecosystems and environmental science while strengthening comprehension through the examination of multiple causes and effects.