Animal Adaptations and Conservation Challenges

Jack Randall embarks on a series of adventures in Australia, showcasing his expertise in handling wild animals. He searches for pythons, rescues a baby crocodile and a joey kangaroo, studies sea turtles at the Great Barrier Reef, and encounters dangerous animals while collecting venom. Jack also explores the adaptations of animals in the Australian desert, highlighting the challenges they face in harsh environments.

What is the primary reason Jack is searching for pythons in Australia?

• To capture them for a zoo

• To eradicate them from the area

• To study their behavior and protect them

• To sell them as pets

How do blue tongue lizards use their tongues?

• For smelling and scaring predators

• For cleaning their bodies

• For attracting mates

• For tasting food

What unique feature allows saltwater crocodiles to be effective predators?

• Their ability to fly

• Their camouflage skills

• Their powerful bite force

• Their speed on land

What is the main purpose of Jack's visit to the kangaroo rescue center?

• To train kangaroos for performances

• To learn about kangaroo diets

• To adopt a kangaroo

• To rescue and rehabilitate a baby joey

Why is tagging green sea turtles important?

• To track their migration patterns

• To identify them for fishing

• To make them pets

• To decorate their shells

What sound does the Queensland whistling tarantula make?

• A hissing sound

• A buzzing sound

• A whistling sound

• A clicking sound

What is the primary threat to the Death Adder snake?

• Deforestation

• Poisonous cane toads

• Overhunting

• Climate change

How does the thorny devil lizard obtain water in the desert?

• By licking dew from leaves

• By eating juicy fruits

• By absorbing moisture through its skin

• By drinking from streams

What adaptation helps the thorny devil lizard survive in the desert?

• Its ability to store fat

• Its ability to fly

• Its ability to change color

• Its ability to hibernate

What is the main goal of collecting venom from the Death Adder?

• To create antivenom for medical use

• To sell it to collectors

• To use it in cooking

• To feed other animals