Velvet Worm: The Rainforest Predator

The video introduces the velvet worm, a nearly blind creature with unique hunting abilities. It uses air currents to detect prey and moves slowly to avoid detection. The worm's primary weapons are two pistols that shoot sticky ropes, paralyzing its prey. It also has a knife in its jaw to slice open its victims, injecting saliva to liquefy their insides. The video concludes by highlighting the worm's terrifying nature, likening it to a horror film monster.

What unique ability does the velvet worm use to detect its prey?

• It senses air currents.

• It uses echolocation.

• It has night vision.

• It uses thermal imaging.

How does the velvet worm approach its prey without being noticed?

• It moves quickly.

• It camouflages itself.

• It moves very slowly.

• It uses a cloaking device.

What is the function of the sticky ropes fired by the velvet worm?

• To build nests.

• To paralyze prey.

• To mark territory.

• To attract mates.

What additional weapon does the velvet worm have besides its sticky ropes?

• A knife in its jaw.

• A powerful bite.

• A venomous sting.

• A constricting tail.

What does the velvet worm do after slicing open its prey?

• It injects saliva to liquefy the insides.

• It leaves the prey for scavengers.

• It consumes the prey whole.

• It injects venom.

How is the velvet worm's hunting process described in the recap?

• As a quick attack.

• As a playful interaction.

• As a terrifying sequence.

• As a gentle approach.