Lions have a tan body coloring. However, lions use this coloring not to hide from predators, but to hide in the savanna grasses while watching for prey. A lion can sneak up without being seen more easily by blending into the grassy environment. According to the text, what might a lion's mane be mistaken for?

Just as important as camouflage, mimicry is another important means of survival. This is when an animal, insect, or plant tries to look like something else to scare off predators. How does this illustration support the text?

The standard RI3.7 says: Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur). How do the illustrations in this quiz help you understand the story?

What is the purpose of a diagram?

Why do informational texts have illustrations?