When a forest fire strikes, it has the potential to (1) anything in its path,
scorching defenseless plant (2) and flattening the ares. (3) __ impacting the
local flora, the effect on any wildlif (4) __ the forest can be equally
devastating.
In many cases, fires can have a huge impact on the forest (5) ___.. Whereas many
animals die in the fire itself, those which do survive may find themselves
homeless.
“nd with limited food supplies — both of which greaty limit the (6) —_oftheir
continued survival after the event. Fortunately, on (7)_ af, many animals are
quick to respond to the imminent danger they face. While (8) __ of birds can be
seen flying away and mammals run for their Ives, small reatures such as amphibiens
avoid (9) __ tothe intense heat by digging holes underground, taking cover under
rocks and hiding out in logs until they (10) __ ¡ti safeto come out.
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