Black Bear Survival in Big Bend

The video follows a female black bear and her cubs in the Chisos mountains of Big Bend National Park. The mother bear teaches her cubs essential survival skills, focusing on finding water in the desert environment. The Chisos mountains, a unique sky island oasis, store and release water, providing a vital resource for the wildlife. The cubs learn about water and scratching, while the video highlights the challenges of life in the desert below.

What challenge does the female black bear face after winter?

• Avoiding other predators

• Hunting for food

• Teaching her cubs to survive

• Finding a new cave

What makes Big Bend National Park unique?

• It has the largest desert

• It has the most wildlife species

• It contains an entire mountain range

• It is the oldest national park

What is the significance of the Chisos Mountains?

• They are the driest place on Earth

• They have no wildlife

• They were home to ancient tribes

• They are the highest peaks in the world

How do the Chisos Mountains help in survival?

• By providing shelter from storms

• By storing and releasing water

• By offering abundant food

• By being a tourist attraction

What is the key to survival in a desert according to the video?

• Avoiding predators

• A reliable source of water

• Finding shade

• Staying active

What is the cubs' first lesson in the Chisos Mountains?

• Understanding the importance of water

• Finding shelter

• Climbing trees

• Hunting for food

What activity do the cubs enjoy during their first visit to the spring?

• Hunting

• Climbing

• Playing

• Sleeping

What does the mother bear teach her cubs after playtime?

• How to hunt

• How to find food

• How to scratch and leave a scent

• How to climb trees

Why is leaving a scent important for bears?

• To attract prey

• To mark their territory

• To find their way back

• To signal their presence to other bears

What do the Chisos Mountains provide for the bear family?

• A spot for climbing

• An area to hunt

• A cool refuge and water

• A place to hibernate