Bobcats on Kiawah Island

The video follows biologist JC Griffin on Kiaa Island, South Carolina, as he studies the elusive bobcats. Despite the challenges of trapping and tracking these nocturnal and solitary animals, JC's research reveals their significant role in controlling the deer population, which helps prevent car accidents. Bobcats, though rarely seen, thrive near human developments. Using radio collars and triangulation, JC tracks these predators, highlighting their importance in maintaining ecological balance.

What is the primary purpose of JC Griffin's study on Kiawah Island?

• To catch raccoons

• To photograph bobcats

• To learn more about bobcats

• To feed chickens

Why are bobcats difficult to trap according to JC Griffin?

• They are very fast

• They are rarely seen

• They are too small

• They are not interested in bait

What is a significant threat to the bobcat population?

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Habitat destruction

• Overhunting

How do bobcats help control the deer population on Kiawah Island?

• By scaring them away

• By preying on them

• By competing for food

• By destroying their habitat

What concern do island officials have if bobcats were absent?

• Decrease in tourism

• More car accidents

• Increase in raccoons

• Loss of vegetation

What does Jim Jordan suggest about bobcats living near human development?

• They are very aggressive

• They are more common than believed

• They avoid human areas

• They are easy to spot

Why are bobcats hard to see according to Jim Jordan?

• They are nocturnal

• They are very small

• They are very shy

• They are camouflaged

What technology does JC use to track bobcats?

• GPS devices

• Radio collars and triangulation

• Drones

• Infrared cameras

What is the benefit of having bobcats on Kiawah Island?

• They attract tourists

• They help plant growth

• They reduce noise pollution

• They control the deer population naturally

What does JC Griffin achieve after hours of tracking?

• He captures a bobcat

• He photographs a bobcat

• He spots a bobcat near a house

• He loses track of the bobcat