Question

fill in the blanks to explain why turkey vultures eat animals that are already dead. turkey vultures must eat dead animals because their feet are too weak for tracking prey. these birds avoid getting sick because their digestive systems destroy any diseases in dead meat.

Explanation:

Turkey vultures have weak feet which makes it hard for them to track and catch live prey. Their digestive systems are adapted to break down and neutralize diseases present in dead meat, allowing them to safely consume carrion.

Answer:

The first blank is correctly filled with "tracking" as their weak feet impede tracking live prey. The second blank is correctly filled with "diseases" as their digestive systems deal with diseases in dead meat.