What is the main reason hyenas are able to eat rotten meat without getting sick?

Wildlife Behavior and Adaptations

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They only eat fresh meat and avoid rotten carcasses.
They rely on vultures to clean the meat first.
Their stomachs are highly acidic and can handle putrid meat.
They have a special enzyme that neutralizes toxins.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might lions choose not to eat a carcass in the water?
They are afraid of getting wet.
They are waiting for the hyenas to finish first.
They prefer hunting live prey.
The carcass is difficult to access and may not be worth the effort.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a possible reason for the lioness Kimmy being alone?
She prefers solitude over social interaction.
She is avoiding a storm.
She is calling for her pride after being separated.
She is hunting separately from her pride.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the immediate concern when a domestic dog is found in a wildlife area?
It may carry diseases like rabies that can spread to wildlife.
It is looking for food.
It could be lost and needs help.
It might attack the wildlife.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key reason for monitoring the status of wild dogs?
They are the most dangerous predators.
They are not native to the area.
Their status is better but still not excellent.
They are overpopulated.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do duikers typically mark their territory?
By chasing away other animals.
By digging holes.
By rubbing scent from a gland under their eye onto sticks.
By making loud calls.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What behavior did the lions exhibit when trying to catch the warthog?
They climbed trees.
They dug into the ground.
They swam across a river.
They used tools.
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