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<h4>Animals Play around While Humans Stay Inside</h4>
  
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<br><br>The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we knew it just a few weeks ago. Millions of people worldwide are now under mandatory or voluntary lockdowns. All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are shuttered, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty. An unexpected positive point during these hard times for humans is that many of the Earth's other life forms are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and roam freely.
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<br><br>To limit the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, health experts say people should practice social distancing. But what does that really mean?
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<br><br>The first animals to take advantage of human absence were Annie and Edward, two rockhopper penguins who reside at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. A video released on March 15, 2020, showed the couple eagerly waddling around, exploring the aquarium's various exhibits. The footage, which instantly went viral, inspired other institutions to share clips of their four-legged residents frolicking as well.
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<br><br>According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, social distancing involves “avoiding mass gatherings” and “maintaining distance” whenever possible. <br><br>Even standing six feet apart from one another, people can spread the virus through droplets from coughs and sneezes. Social distancing limits the chances of that.
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<br><br>Dr. Susy Hota is an infectious-disease specialist at the University of Toronto, in Canada. “Social distancing is a very general term,” she says. “There are a bunch of different types of measures that can fall under it.” For kids, these include learning from home instead of going to school and canceling playdates and sports events. “All of these measures are trying to achieve the same thing,” Hota says.
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<br><br>The Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio joined the fun trend on March 16, 2020, with a "Home Safari" live-stream series — the first starring its adorable baby hippo, Fiona. "Let us help make your children's hiatus from school fun and educational," zoo officials announced on Facebook. "Join us for a Home Safari Facebook Live each weekday at 3 pm (Eastern Time), where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home."
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<br><br>Denise Rousseau is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She says social distancing is a response to the idea that many people can’t stay home all the time, even during a 
disease outbreak. “People have lives that they need to continue to live,” Rousseau says. 
By keeping space between themselves and others, people “can reduce the likelihood that the virus can be transferred,” she says
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<br><br>Meanwhile, the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and the Monterey Aquarium have kept their webcams rolling, allowing fans to enjoy colorful jellyfishes, lovable sleeping koalas, and vibrant coral reef habitats without leaving home.
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<br><br>Both Hota and Rousseau know it can be difficult to keep away from others in some situations, such as on public transportation or elevators. Going to the bank or grocery store can also be hard. In these cases, social distancing means simply doing the best you can.
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<br><br>Animals in the wild are also flourishing as humans stay indoors. The absence of cruise ships is bringing large numbers of dolphins to the Italian port of Cagliari, while flocks of wild turkeys are happily roaming the streets of Oakland, California. In San Felipe, Panama, a group of raccoons have frequently been seen testing their surfing skills at the area's beautiful beaches.
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<br><br>Though the animals indeed appear to be having a good time, the heartwarming videos and images shared on social media, are also bringing much-needed cheer to millions of humans worldwide.

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Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-C-E-" as instructed in class.


      What is the main idea of the story?
      Use one details from the passage to support your response.

Animals Play around While Humans Stay Inside



The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we knew it just a few weeks ago. Millions of people worldwide are now under mandatory or voluntary lockdowns. All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are shuttered, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty. An unexpected positive point during these hard times for humans is that many of the Earth's other life forms are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and roam freely.



The first animals to take advantage of human absence were Annie and Edward, two rockhopper penguins who reside at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. A video released on March 15, 2020, showed the couple eagerly waddling around, exploring the aquarium's various exhibits. The footage, which instantly went viral, inspired other institutions to share clips of their four-legged residents frolicking as well.



The Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio joined the fun trend on March 16, 2020, with a "Home Safari" live-stream series — the first starring its adorable baby hippo, Fiona. "Let us help make your children's hiatus from school fun and educational," zoo officials announced on Facebook. "Join us for a Home Safari Facebook Live each weekday at 3 pm (Eastern Time), where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home."

Meanwhile, the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and the Monterey Aquarium have kept their webcams rolling, allowing fans to enjoy colorful jellyfishes, lovable sleeping koalas, and vibrant coral reef habitats without leaving home.

Animals in the wild are also flourishing as humans stay indoors. The absence of cruise ships is bringing large numbers of dolphins to the Italian port of Cagliari, while flocks of wild turkeys are happily roaming the streets of Oakland, California. In San Felipe, Panama, a group of raccoons have frequently been seen testing their surfing skills at the area's beautiful beaches.

Though the animals indeed appear to be having a good time, the heartwarming videos and images shared on social media, are also bringing much-needed cheer to millions of humans worldwide.