Salmon Life Cycle and Behavior

The video explores the fascinating life cycle of salmon, which undergoes seven stages from eggs to spawning adults. Salmon are unique in that they change names and appearances as they grow, starting as eggs laid in mountain streams, becoming alevins, fry, parr, smolts, adults, and finally spawning adults. They migrate from rivers to oceans and back, showcasing their incredible parenting skills by returning to their birthplace to lay eggs. The video encourages viewers to engage with riddles and learn more about animal life cycles.

What is the main theme of the riddle discussed in the introduction?

• The habitat of a bear

• The life cycle of a salmon

• The migration of birds

• The life cycle of a butterfly

In which season do adult female salmon lay their eggs?

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Fall

What is the second stage of a salmon's life called?

• Fry

• Alevin

• Smolt

• Parr

During which stage do salmon develop a special design on their scales?

• Egg

• Alevin

• Adult

• Parr

What is the primary reason smolts migrate to the ocean?

• To find a mate

• To escape predators

• To grow larger

• To find food

How long can adult salmon live in the ocean?

• Up to 2 years

• Up to 4 years

• Up to 6 years

• Up to 8 years

What is the final stage of a salmon's life called?

• Parr

• Fry

• Alevin

• Spawning adult

Why are salmon considered amazing parents?

• They feed their young until they are adults

• They build nests for their young

• They return to their birthplace to lay eggs

• They protect their eggs from predators

What significant change occurs to salmon during their return journey?

• They lose their ability to swim

• They develop scales

• They change color from silver to red

• They grow larger fins

What happens to salmon after they lay and fertilize their eggs?

• They return to the ocean

• They die

• They migrate to a new stream

• They become fry again