On Safari with Nala - Millipedes

The video discusses millipedes, their etymology, and their presence in Africa, where they are known as shonga lolas. It covers their defense mechanisms, such as curling into a spiral and snake-like motion. Millipedes feed on rotten plant material and some are predatory. They grow by adding legs and produce cyanide as a defense. They vary in color and are preyed upon by various animals.

What is the origin of the name 'millipede'?

• It comes from the Latin word meaning '1000 feet'.

• It is derived from the Greek word for 'many legs'.

• It originates from the Zulu word for 'crawler'.

• It is named after a famous biologist.

How do millipedes protect themselves when threatened?

• By changing their color.

• By emitting a loud noise.

• By jumping away quickly.

• By curling up into a spiral.

What is a unique movement characteristic of millipedes?

• They hop like grasshoppers.

• They glide like snails.

• They move in a snake-like motion.

• They fly short distances.

What do millipedes primarily feed on?

• Small mammals.

• Rotten plant material.

• Fresh leaves and flowers.

• Fish and amphibians.

What chemical do millipedes produce as a defense mechanism?

• Cyanide

• Chlorine

• Sulfur

• Ammonia