Alligator Maternal Behavior and Survival

The video explores the maternal instincts of alligators, particularly focusing on how mother alligators protect their hatchlings from various predators in the Everglades. It highlights the dangers faced by young gators and the protective role of their mothers. The video concludes by challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of alligators as tender, gentle, and maternal creatures.

What is the initial perception of alligators that the video aims to challenge?

• That they are solitary and aggressive

• That they are tender, loving, and maternal

• That they are playful and curious

• That they are friendly and social

What action does the mother alligator take when she hears her hatchlings?

• She hides them under leaves

• She calls for help

• She excavates and transports them

• She ignores them

Why do young alligators stay close to their mother for the first year?

• For protection from predators

• For warmth and comfort

• To avoid getting lost

• To learn hunting skills

What predator is mentioned as being on the prowl for a meal?

• A fox

• A snapping turtle

• A skunk

• A great blue heron

What happens to the baby alligator that strays too far from its mother?

• It is caught by a predator

• It returns safely

• It finds a new group

• It learns to hunt alone

What is the outcome for the baby alligator that encounters the snapping turtle?

• It escapes unharmed

• It is saved by its mother

• It is eaten by the turtle

• The turtle is not hungry

What is the main theme of the video regarding alligator behavior?

• Alligators are solitary creatures

• Alligators are endangered species

• Alligators are aggressive hunters

• Alligators exhibit maternal care

What lesson can be learned from the video about young alligators?

• They can fend for themselves

• They are safe from all predators

• They rely on their mother for survival

• They are independent from birth