Survival Strategies of Plants and Animals in Nature

The video, presented by Tyler, explores the survival needs and defense mechanisms of plants and animals. It begins by discussing basic survival needs, using moose as an example to illustrate the importance of water, food, and avoiding predators. The video then delves into various defense mechanisms animals and plants use to protect themselves from being eaten, such as size, shells, spines, and camouflage. Unique examples like skunks and sea urchins are highlighted. The video concludes by reminding viewers to observe these defenses in nature.

What is one of the primary needs for a moose to survive?

• Sunlight

• Shelter

• Water

• Companionship

How do moose primarily defend themselves from wolves?

• By hiding in water

• Using their large size and antlers

• Running at high speeds

• Climbing trees

What feature of a cactus helps it avoid being eaten by predators?

• Its color

• Its height

• Its flowers

• Its spines

What is a key defense mechanism of a turtle?

• Its speed

• Its venom

• Its shell

• Its ability to fly

How does a gecko avoid predators?

• By camouflaging

• By being very fast

• By being poisonous

• By making loud noises

What is the primary defense mechanism of a skunk?

• Its unpleasant spray

• Its loud roar

• Its ability to climb

• Its sharp claws

What feature helps sea urchins avoid being eaten?

• Their ability to swim

• Their spiky structure

• Their bright colors

• Their large size

How do worms protect themselves from predators?

• By having a hard shell and claws

• By being very slippery

• By emitting a foul odor

• By burrowing underground

What is a unique defense mechanism of the armadillo?

• It can fly

• It can emit a loud noise

• It can curl into a ball

• It can change colors

Why might a plant's height be considered a defense mechanism?

• It helps the plant grow faster

• It allows the plant to get more sunlight

• It keeps its leaves out of reach of some animals

• It makes the plant more visible