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Directions: Read the paragraph. Then complete the tasks below.Get a quick preview by reading the caption under
the picture.The Mighty Mongoose
The mongoose is an animal with many special talents. Most of the time this small gray
mammal runs on the ground, but it can also run backwards, and climb walls and trees. In
addition, it can leap high into the air. How? It just rolls itself into a ball and then jumps up
using its hind legs. The mongoose is a skillful hunter. It usually eats small rodents, lizards,
and eggs. However, it can attack and kill deadly snakes like cobras without getting hurt.Describe features of the mongoose._____________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________List three facts about the mongoose.