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Learn why jungle cats may choose farm fields as their homes.

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Jungle cats have slit pupils. Pupils are the black centers of the eyes. They open and close to let in more or less light. Some wild cats have round pupils. Cats with slit pupils can move around better at night. Slit pupils also help the cats determine how close or far their prey is.

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Making Connections

Text-to-Self

Have you ever spent time with a pet cat? Write a few sentences about ways they act like wild cats.

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Have you read any books about other wild cats? If so, how were they similar to and different from jungle cats?

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The jungle cat’s name doesn’t match where it lives. Are there any other animals who have names that don’t match their appearance, habits, or habitat?

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