Male Agama Courtship and Behavior

The video explores the life of a male peninsular Rocco Gama, focusing on its adaptation to drought by obtaining moisture from its insect diet. It highlights the agama's mating strategies, including its transformation into vibrant colors to attract a mate. The agama demonstrates bravery by perching at high points, risking exposure to predators. The video concludes with the successful mating and the female's preparation for egg-laying, awaiting the monsoon rains to soften the soil for burrow construction.

How does the male peninsular Rocco Gama manage to survive during extended droughts?

• By storing water in its body

• By drinking dew from leaves

• By getting moisture from the insects it eats

• By migrating to wetter areas

What change does the male agama undergo during the breeding season?

• It becomes nocturnal

• It grows larger in size

• It adopts bright black and yellow stripes

• It changes its diet

What is one of the first actions the male agama takes to attract a mate?

• Building a nest

• Performing push-ups

• Singing a song

• Collecting food

Why does the male agama climb to the highest point in his territory?

• To find food

• To escape predators

• To demonstrate his bravery

• To get a better view

What helps the male agama grip the rock face while climbing?

• A strong tail

• Special climbing shoes

• Long sharp claws and a rough tail

• Sticky pads on its feet

What risk does the male agama take by displaying his bright colors?

• Attracting other males

• Being seen by aerial predators

• Losing his territory

• Scaring away potential mates

What is the purpose of the male agama's costume change during courtship?

• To cool down in the heat

• To announce his presence boldly

• To signal readiness to fight

• To blend in with the environment

What is the ultimate goal of the male agama's courtship display?

• To mark his territory

• To find food

• To attract a mate

• To scare off rivals

What does the female agama do after mating?

• She changes her color

• She starts building a nest

• She waits for the monsoon rains

• She migrates to a new territory

Why is the monsoon rain important for the female agama?

• It signals the end of the breeding season

• It loosens the soil for digging a burrow

• It helps her find a mate

• It provides food