Animal Planet 1

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Vocabulary List

despite
(preposition) without being prevented by something
 
weigh
(verb) to have a particular weight
 
fluffy
(adjective) very light and soft to touch
 
trap
(verb) to prevent something from escaping
 
insulation
(noun) the act of protecting something with a material that prevents heat from passing through

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A common redpoll has a weight of less than 15 grams.
Although these birds are light, they have very soft feathers that can prevent air and heat from escaping and keep their bodies warm.
This way, they can survive temperatures of nearly -70°F.

Grammar

Despite weighing less than 15 grams, the common redpoll can survive temperatures of nearly -70°F thanks to fluffy feathers that trap pockets of air for insulation.
 
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