CLEAN: Big cats seek new homes in South Africa

CLEAN: Big cats seek new homes in South Africa

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses efforts to rehabilitate animals and return them to the wild, highlighting a specific case involving a game reserve. It addresses the challenges faced by caracals in South Africa, particularly their conflict with farmers due to their hunting habits. The importance of maintaining ecosystem balance is emphasized, noting the potential consequences of disrupting it. The video also explores the behavior of territorial animals and the unpredictability they present to farmers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the game reserve is willing to care for the animal for life?

To increase tourism

To raise awareness about chemical impacts

To use the animal for breeding purposes

To train the animal for performances

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are caracals often targeted by farmers in South Africa?

They are endangered and need protection

They tend to kill more than they can consume

They are easy to domesticate

They help control pest populations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of killing all caracals?

Balanced ecosystem

Increased tourism

More caracals in the wild

Ecosystem imbalance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of the animals discussed in the third section?

They are not territorial

They are very predictable

They are very territorial

They are easy to train

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of unpredictable animal behavior on farmers?

It reduces crop yield

It complicates farming

It has no impact

It makes farming easier