Animal Behavior and Ecology Assessment

The video features a live safari with Byron and Taylor exploring wildlife in the African bush. Byron searches for leopards, discussing their behavior and tracking techniques. Taylor explores the tent, examining insects and spiders under a microscope. The team also reviews past lion and buffalo interactions, highlighting the dynamics of predator-prey relationships. As the day turns to night, Byron continues the safari, searching for owls and other nocturnal creatures.

What is the main focus of Byron's mission during the Safari Live session?

• To find a herd of elephants

• To locate a young male leopard named Hosana

• To track a pack of wild dogs

• To observe a pride of lions

What tool does Taylor use to explore natural elements in the tent?

• A telescope

• A magnifying glass

• A camera

• A microscope

What is one of the reasons leopards are difficult to spot in the wild?

• They are always found in trees

• They have excellent camouflage that blends with the environment

• They are nocturnal and only active at night

• They travel in large groups

What type of animal dung does Taylor discuss in the tent?

• Dik-dik dung

• Lion dung

• Duiker dung

• Elephant dung

What is the primary reason birds like the rattling cisticola alarm call?

• To mark territory

• To attract mates

• To warn of predators

• To find food

What is a significant risk for a lioness when attacking a buffalo?

• Being bucked off and injured

• Being chased by other predators

• Running out of energy

• Getting lost

Why do elephants often intervene in lion hunts?

• To help other herbivores

• To find food

• To protect their own young

• To assert dominance

What is a common misconception about leopards?

• They only hunt at night.

• They are not territorial.

• They never climb trees.

• They are always solitary.

What is a key feature of a sack spider's appearance?

• Blue stripes

• Green legs

• Completely black mandibles

• Bright red body

Which type of owl is NOT found in the Sai Sands?

• Giant Eagle Owl

• Barn Owl

• Pels Fishing Owl

• Spotted Eagle Owl