Animal Migration Patterns and Facts

The video discusses animal migration, a periodic journey from one place to another and back. It highlights examples across various species, including birds like the Arctic Tern and Canadian geese, fish such as salmon, insects like butterflies, and mammals in the Serengeti. Migration is driven by the search for better food sources and breeding environments.

What is the primary reason animals migrate?

• To enjoy different climates

• To escape predators

• To find more food and better breeding conditions

• To explore new territories

Which bird is known to travel over 17,000 kilometers during migration?

• Canadian Goose

• Arctic Tern

• Bald Eagle

• Penguin

How many bird species migrate long distances each year?

• Over 500

• Over 1,000

• Over 2,500

• Over 1,800

Which type of fish migrates between saltwater and freshwater?

• Tuna

• Shark

• Salmon

• Goldfish

Where do herring migrate?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• North Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Which insect is known for its migratory behavior?

• Ants

• Spiders

• Locusts

• Bees

What is a notable feature of the Serengeti migration?

• It is an annual circular pattern

• It is a linear migration

• It occurs every two years

• It involves only birds

Approximately how many wildebeest participate in the Serengeti migration?

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

• 1.7 million

• 500,000

Which animals accompany wildebeest in the Serengeti migration?

• Kangaroos and koalas

• Tigers and bears

• Elephants and lions

• Gazelles and zebras