3rd Grade Midwest Region Test

3rd Grade Midwest Region Test Amazing Animals of the Midwest Hey there animal lovers Did you know that right here in the Midwest we have some of the coolest creatures around Lets learn about a few of them Flying Friends Redtailed Hawk Have you ever seen a bird soaring high in the sky It might be a redtailed hawk They have brown bodies white chests and a long reddish tail They love to eat mice and other small animals Bald Eagle This majestic bird is Americas national symbol They have white heads and tails with dark brown bodies They are amazing fishers and can often be seen soaring over lakes and rivers Rubythroated Hummingbird These tiny birds are super speedy They can flap their wings up to 80 times per second They love to drink nectar from flowers and they have long thin beaks to reach deep inside Waddling Wonders American Alligator This powerful reptile lives in swamps and lakes It has tough scaly skin and a big toothy mouth Alligators like to eat fish turtles and even small animals Eastern Box Turtle These turtles have a beautiful brown and yellow shell with dark markings They spend most of their time on land hiding under logs and rocks Box turtles are good at finding tasty berries insects and worms to eat Fuzzy and Furry Whitetailed Deer These graceful animals are everywhere in the Midwest They have big brown eyes and white tails that they flash when theyre scared Deer like to eat leaves grasses and acorns Gray Wolf These powerful animals are sometimes called wolves and they are an important part of the ecosystem Wolves live in packs and work together to hunt for deer elk and other animals Black Bear These strong animals can be found in the forests of the Midwest They are very good at climbing trees and can eat just about anything from berries and nuts to insects and small animals 2 Slithering Surprises Eastern Garter Snake These friendly snakes are often seen near water They have stripes running down their bodies and love to eat earthworms frogs and other small animals Rattlesnake Rattlesnakes are famous for their rattles These noises warn other animals to stay away They can be dangerous if they feel threatened so its important to give them space Amazing Midwest Animals The Midwest is home to so many cool animals They all play a part in keeping the environment healthy Its important to respect these creatures and learn as much as we can about them Maybe next time youre out in nature youll get to see one of them yourself