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Key Points

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Almonds and soaked seeds for birds.

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Jaggery added to deer’s diet.

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Peanuts, chicken, and eggs for bears.

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Heaters keep reptiles warm during brumation.

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Veterinarians check health daily.

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Summary

Birds receive almonds, soaked seeds, and extra fruits, while deer get jaggery added to their feed.

Bears are given peanuts, chicken, boiled eggs, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Heating lamps and heaters are installed for snakes, crocodiles, and other reptiles that become less active in the cold.

Zoo staff monitor the animals closely to make sure the new diets work well.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
diet
the regular food an animal eats
jaggery
a sweet made from boiled sugar cane juice
reptiles
animals such as snakes and crocodiles that have scaly skin
brumation
a period when cold‑blooded animals rest and eat very little in winter
ectothermic
animals that get their body heat from the environment
veterinarian
a doctor who cares for animal health
nutrient‑rich
full of things that help the body grow strong
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