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Why might grass and water be in short supply during the African dry season? 
During Winter, Australian humpback whales migrate to warmer waters to raise their
young, and travel south to cooler waters during Summer time to feed on krill and fish. 
 
Arctic Terns make the longest annual migration of any animals in the world. They cover
more than 40,000 kilometres a year, chasing Summer from pole to pole. 
Animals migrate for different reasons. For example, monarch butterflies can not survive the cold winter
months in their native Canada, so fly to Mexico - several thousands of kilometres away, in search of warmer
climates. They then return to Canada in Spring. Others migrate for feeding reasons, such as zebras who
relocate during the dry season when fresh grass and water are in short supply.  Zebras make the longest
migration of all land mammals in Africa.
Migration is a strategy some animals use to help them survive seasonal changes. They physically move to more
optimal climatic conditions, but always return to their original habitats.
In your own words, define migration:
M I G R A T I O N
Reading Comprehension 
Describe two reasons why animals migrate:
 Explain why there is an abundance of food for humpback whales during summer time in the Southern
Ocean?