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Capybaras and Their "Digestive Do-overs"

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     challenging words:    digest, digestive, capybara, do-overs, knowing, term, order, possible, daily, photo, exactly, however, meals, swallow, pounds, such
     content words:    National Zoo

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Capybaras and Their "Digestive Do-overs"
By Erin Horner 		  
1     Capybara at National Zoo, Washington, D.C. photo by A. Sobkowski.
 
2     Last night I made pizza for dinner. It was really good. I ate until I was stuffed. Then I wrapped up the three pieces that were left over. I love leftovers. I love knowing that I will get to enjoy a yummy meal a second time. Did you know that some animals like to enjoy their meals a second time, too? I wouldn't exactly call these second servings "leftovers." Maybe "digestive do-overs" is a better term. The capybara is one such animal.

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