Parental care Pythons, Hummingbirds, and Otters

What is the term for the care provided by pythons before their eggs hatch?

• Post-natal care

• Parental care

• Incubation care

• Pre-paritive care

How do female pythons maintain the temperature of their eggs during incubation?

• By laying them in water

• By using shivering thermogenesis

• By moving the eggs frequently

• By burying them

What is a unique feature of hummingbirds?

• They can fly backwards.

• They are the largest birds.

• They primarily eat seeds.

• They are nocturnal.

How long do female hummingbirds typically incubate their eggs?

• 7-10 days

• 14-23 days

• 30-35 days

• 1-2 weeks

What is the primary role of male hummingbirds during the breeding season?

• Feeding the young

• Building nests

• Defending territories

• Incubating eggs

What is a key adaptation of otters for their aquatic lifestyle?

• Long legs for running

• Webbed feet for swimming

• Thick fur for insulation

• Ability to fly

How do otters typically give birth?

• In burrows underground

• In dens near water

• In trees

• In open fields

What is the gestation period for otters?

• 15-20 days

• 90-120 days

• 60-86 days

• 30-45 days

What behavior do mother otters exhibit to protect their young?

• Leaving them alone

• Hiding them in trees

• Ignoring threats

• Aggressive defense

What is a significant aspect of paternal care in some otter species?

• Males help in hunting and feeding.

• Males build the nests.

• Males do not participate at all.

• Males incubate the eggs.