Animal Behavior and Adaptations

The video explores various flightless birds, including chickens, ostriches, penguins, and more. It highlights their unique adaptations, habitats, and roles in ecosystems. Conservation efforts for endangered species like the kakapo and takah are also discussed, emphasizing the importance of protecting these birds.

Why can't domesticated chickens fly?

• They are nocturnal.

• They are too heavy.

• They have weak wings.

• They lack feathers.

What is the maximum speed an ostrich can run?

• 43 mph

• 31 mph

• 22 mph

• 37 mph

How do penguins use their wings?

• To attract mates

• As flippers for swimming

• To dig for food

• For flying short distances

What role do caers play in their ecosystem?

• Dispersing seeds

• Pollinating flowers

• Building nests for other birds

• Controlling insect populations

What is a significant threat to the kakapo's survival?

• Lack of nesting sites

• Climate change

• Competition for food

• Habitat loss and predators

What makes the takahi difficult to observe?

• They are active at night.

• They live in dense forests.

• They are very small.

• They are very fast.

What is unique about the kiwi's breeding habits?

• They lay eggs in water.

• They build nests in trees.

• They do not incubate their eggs.

• They lay eggs twice the size of their bodies.

Why do Galapagos cormorants sit on rocks?

• To dry their wings

• To catch fish

• To attract mates

• To avoid predators

What is a unique feature of emu parenting?

• They do not care for their chicks.

• Both parents incubate the eggs.

• Males incubate the eggs and care for the chicks.

• Females incubate the eggs.

What helps Ria blend into their surroundings?

• Their fast running speed

• Their nocturnal habits

• Their small size

• Their unusual feathers