
Some animals build their own homes. Others borrow homes from nature. They find shelter wherever they can. Borrowing saves time and energy. Some borrow homes for only a season.

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Hermit crabs use empty shells. They trade shells as they grow. A new shell becomes a new home. Big crabs need bigger shells.

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Birds sometimes use old nests. They add fresh twigs. Then they lay new eggs. Old nests can be repaired.

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Frogs can hide in leaf piles. The leaves keep them moist. The pile becomes a safe shelter. Leaf piles also hide insects.

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Rabbits use old burrows. They clean the tunnels. Then they rest inside. Burrows stay cool in summer.

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After that, owls move into tree holes. Woodpeckers make the holes first. The owls use them later. The holes stay dry and dark.

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Some fish hide in coral caves. The coral is not theirs. It still protects them. Some coral caves are deep.

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Mice live under logs and rocks. The logs block the wind. The rocks keep heat inside. These spots can be noisy too.

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Animals also use human spaces. Swallows build under bridges. Bats rest in quiet barns.

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Borrowed homes can be safe. But they can change quickly. A storm can remove a shelter.

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Animals must stay alert and ready. They watch for danger. They find a new home if needed.

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Borrowing homes is a smart choice. It saves time and energy. It helps animals survive.

**The End**


Some animals build their own homes. Others borrow homes from nature. They find shelter wherever they can. Borrowing saves time and energy. Some borrow homes for only a season.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Hermit crabs use empty shells. They trade shells as they grow. A new shell becomes a new home. Big crabs need bigger shells.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Birds sometimes use old nests. They add fresh twigs. Then they lay new eggs. Old nests can be repaired.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Frogs can hide in leaf piles. The leaves keep them moist. The pile becomes a safe shelter. Leaf piles also hide insects.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Rabbits use old burrows. They clean the tunnels. Then they rest inside. Burrows stay cool in summer.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___After that, owls move into tree holes. Woodpeckers make the holes first. The owls use them later. The holes stay dry and dark.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Some fish hide in coral caves. The coral is not theirs. It still protects them. Some coral caves are deep.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Mice live under logs and rocks. The logs block the wind. The rocks keep heat inside. These spots can be noisy too.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Animals also use human spaces. Swallows build under bridges. Bats rest in quiet barns.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Borrowed homes can be safe. But they can change quickly. A storm can remove a shelter.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Animals must stay alert and ready. They watch for danger. They find a new home if needed.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Borrowing homes is a smart choice. It saves time and energy. It helps animals survive.
The End

Some animals build their own homes. Others borrow homes from nature. They find shelter wherever they can. Borrowing saves time and energy. Some borrow homes for only a season.

Hermit crabs use empty shells. They trade shells as they grow. A new shell becomes a new home. Big crabs need bigger shells.

Birds sometimes use old nests. They add fresh twigs. Then they lay new eggs. Old nests can be repaired.

Frogs can hide in leaf piles. The leaves keep them moist. The pile becomes a safe shelter. Leaf piles also hide insects.

Rabbits use old burrows. They clean the tunnels. Then they rest inside. Burrows stay cool in summer.

After that, owls move into tree holes. Woodpeckers make the holes first. The owls use them later. The holes stay dry and dark.

Some fish hide in coral caves. The coral is not theirs. It still protects them. Some coral caves are deep.

Mice live under logs and rocks. The logs block the wind. The rocks keep heat inside. These spots can be noisy too.

Animals also use human spaces. Swallows build under bridges. Bats rest in quiet barns.

Borrowed homes can be safe. But they can change quickly. A storm can remove a shelter.

Animals must stay alert and ready. They watch for danger. They find a new home if needed.

Borrowing homes is a smart choice. It saves time and energy. It helps animals survive.
The End

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