Raptors and Their Ecological Roles

The video introduces Bogart, a blind great horned owl at the Raptor Rehab Center of Arkansas, cared for by Rodney Paul. It explains the role of raptors in maintaining ecological balance and highlights Arkansas' position on the Mississippi Flyway, a major migratory bird route. The Raptor Center provides lifelong care for injured or orphaned birds and educates the public about their environmental importance. The video concludes with a unique personal experience of feeding a raptor.

What is the reason Bogart was brought to the Raptor Rehab Center?

• She was injured by a predator.

• She was found abandoned in a forest.

• She was rejected by her mother for being blind.

• She was rescued from illegal captivity.

Which of the following is NOT considered a raptor?

• Eagle

• Vulture

• Sparrow

• Falcon

What is the primary ecological role of raptors?

• Pollinating flowers

• Controlling rodent populations

• Building nests in trees

• Providing food for larger predators

What is the Mississippi Flyway?

• A type of bird native to Mississippi

• A rehabilitation center for injured birds

• A migratory bird route along the Mississippi River

• A famous bird-watching spot in Arkansas

How does the Raptor Rehab Center contribute to environmental education?

• By using rehabilitated birds to teach about their ecological importance

• By releasing all birds back into the wild

• By providing homes for endangered species

• By organizing bird-watching tours