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Mizimu wa Komodo

Swahili → English Level A239 cards2 stories

Chunguza ulimwengu wa kushangaza wa Komodo Dragons katika asili! Jifunze maneno muhimu ya kuwaelelea wanyama hawa wa kipekee, makao yao, na sayansi nyuma ya ukomavu wao. Inafaa kwa wanafunzi wa shule ya msingi waliotayari kwa safari ya lugha.

Mizimu wa Komodo

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Komodo dragon deadly powerful lizard

English

Have you seen the Komodo dragon? It is the largest lizard in the world! Komodo dragons live on a few Indonesian islands. They are strong and powerful animals. The dragon's claws are sharp—they use them to climb and hunt. Is the Komodo dragon dangerous? Yes! Its bite is venomous. The dragon hunts deer and other small animals. Does it have a tail? Yes, and the tail helps with balance. Young dragons don’t hunt large prey yet. They must climb trees to stay safe. If you explore these islands, you will see this amazing dragon! But you mustn’t get too close—it is deadly!

mother dragon hunts hot sun

English

The sun is very hot today. A female Komodo dragon is lying in the sun to bask. She hasn’t eaten yet. Her sharp claws can dig deep burrows, but she didn’t dig one today. She is strong, but her baby isn’t. The baby dragon isn’t far from her. It must rest in the shade. The mother dragon can smell food. Is it prey? The smell is coming from a burrow. The dragons have a strong sense of smell. Will she go to the burrow? If she finds food, she will eat it. If not, she must dig deeper. The sun is too hot for the baby. It mustn’t stay in the sun too long. The mother will protect her baby. She won’t leave it alone. The baby isn’t sick, but it isn’t strong yet. The mother’s claws are sharp. She can dig very fast. Will she find food soon? The baby needs to eat. The mother must hunt. The sun is still hot. The dragons aren’t in danger yet. But they must find food before night.

Sample flashcards 20

  • mnyama wa Komodo the komodo dragon
  • Jifunze kuhusu mnyama wa ajabu wa Komodo! Explore the amazing Komodo dragon!
  • mjusi mkubwa zaidi the largest lizard
  • Mnyama wa Komodo ndio mjusi mkubwa zaidi duniani. The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world.
  • Je, mnyama wa Komodo ndio mjusi mkubwa zaidi? Is the Komodo dragon the largest lizard?
  • Mnyama wa Komodo sio mjusi mdogo zaidi. The Komodo dragon isn't the smallest lizard.
  • kuishi kwenye visiwa to live on islands
  • Mnyama wa Komodo huishi kwenye visiwa vichache vya Indonesia. Komodo dragons live on a few Indonesian islands.
  • Je, mnyama wa Komodo huishi kwenye visiwa vingi? Do Komodo dragons live on many islands?
  • Hawaiishi kwenye visiwa vyote vya Indonesia. They don't live on all Indonesian islands.
  • mkia wenye nguvu a powerful tail
  • Mnyama wa Komodo ana mkia wenye nguvu. The Komodo dragon has a powerful tail.
  • Je, mnyama wa Komodo hutumia mkia wake kwa usawa? Does the Komodo dragon use its tail for balance?
  • Mnyama mdogo wa Komodo bado hana mkia wenye nguvu. The young Komodo dragon doesn't have a strong tail yet.
  • kuwinda mawindo to hunt prey
  • Mnyama wa Komodo huwinda kulungu na wanyama wengine. Komodo dragons hunt deer and other animals.
  • Je, umewahi kuona mnyama wa Komodo akiwinda? Have you seen a Komodo dragon hunt?
  • Mnyama mdogo wa Komodo bado hajawinda mawindo makubwa. The small Komodo dragon hasn't hunted large prey yet.
  • kuuma sumu venomous bite
  • Mnyama wa Komodo ana kuumwa kwa sumu. A Komodo dragon's bite is venomous.

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