Adaptations at Animal Wonders - Field Trip

The video explores various animal adaptations at Animal Wonders Montana, focusing on defense mechanisms across different species. It covers reptiles like the blue-tongued skink, amphibians like the tiger salamander, birds such as green-cheeked conures, invertebrates like the emperor scorpion, and mammals like the African crested porcupine. The video also delves into the etymology of the word 'camouflage'.

What is the main focus of the field trip to Animal Wonders Montana?

• Studying animal diets

• Observing animal adaptations

• Exploring animal habitats

• Learning about animal reproduction

What is the primary defensive tactic of the blue-tongued skink?

• Camouflage

• Mimicking warning colors

• Running fast

• Producing venom

How does the tiger salamander defend itself?

• By making loud noises

• By releasing a poison from its tail

• By changing colors

• By inflating its body

Why would Maui, the green-cheeked conure, struggle in the wild?

• She lacks a flock

• Her coloration makes her too visible

• She cannot fly

• She is too small

What is the origin of the word 'camouflage'?

• It comes from French and Italian

• It was first used in ancient Greece

• It originated in English

• It is derived from Latin

What is the primary adaptation of the emperor scorpion?

• Strong venom

• Ability to fly

• Large claws for defense

• Camouflage

How do the quills of the African crested porcupine function as a defense mechanism?

• They create a loud noise when shaken

• They are barbed and stick into predators

• They release a toxin

• They can be shot at predators

What is a unique feature of the emperor scorpion's sensory adaptation?

• It uses its claws to sense the environment

• It has a highly developed sense of smell

• It can hear ultrasonic sounds

• It has excellent eyesight

What is the significance of the hollow quills in the African crested porcupine?

• They are lighter for easier movement

• They store water

• They make noise to warn predators

• They are used for digging

What is the main theme of the Nature League field trip?

• Animal adaptations

• Animal habitats

• Animal diets

• Animal behavior