Winter Survival Strategies of Animals

The video explores how animals adapt to cold weather through migration, dormancy, behavioral, and anatomical adaptations. It features a fictional Cold Weather Games to illustrate these strategies. The hosts travel to Alaska to observe caribou and sled dogs, learning about their unique adaptations. The video concludes with a recap of the strategies and facts learned.

What city do the hosts live in, where they experience harsh winters?

• Toronto

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York

Which animal is known for migrating up to 3,000 miles to escape the cold?

• Polar Bear

• Penguin

• Monarch Butterfly

• Arctic Fox

What is the term used for the state bears enter during winter to conserve energy?

• Hibernation

• Estivation

• Migration

• Torpor

Which animal won the gold medal in the dormancy competition at the Cold Weather Games?

• Polar Bear

• Arctic Ground Squirrel

• Black Bear

• Wood Frog

What unique feature helps caribou warm the air they breathe in cold environments?

• Blubber

• Nasal Concha

• Thick fur

• Large hooves

What is the primary function of the counter-current heat exchange in caribou?

• To increase speed

• To warm the blood

• To cool the body

• To store fat

What historical event involved sled dogs saving lives in Alaska?

• The Alaskan Gold Rush

• The Great Race of Mercy

• The Yukon Expedition

• The Iditarod

How many calories do Alaskan huskies consume daily during the Iditarod?

• 8,000

• 12,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

What is the purpose of the double coat in Alaskan huskies?

• To insulate against cold

• To enhance speed

• To provide camouflage

• To repel water

What command is used to direct sled dogs to turn right?

• Haw

• Mush

• Gee

• Whoa