Why are the Mbuti Pygmies called "the walking dictionaries of nature"?
It is because they know everything about the forest as they rely on it for food, shelter, and clothing.
The Okapi Reserve has a _________ of plants.
Diversity
What does a botanist do?
They study plants.
Some plants grow in dim light. What does dim mean?
Low or weak
What type of genre is A Protected Place?
Nonfiction
What type of forest if the Ituri Forest?
A tropical rainforest
Native species of plants. What does this mean?
Different kinds of plants that grow naturally in a certain area
Who is Corneille Ewango?
He is a botanist who tried to save the Ituri Forest.
What country is the Ituri Forest located?
Congo
Draw vines dangling from trees.
Have it checked by you teacher! :D
Soldiers invaded the forest in the Congo. What does invaded mean?
Came into the forest with force.
What animal is the Okapi related to?
The giraffe
The Mbuti Pygmies rely on the forest for their necessities. What are necessities?
Needs or things that are needed.
Even after the war, the Okapi Reserve still faces threats. What does this mean?
The Okapi Reserve still has problems.
What is another word for munch?
Eat
The Ituri forest is so ______________. This means it has many plants.
Dense