Mongoose and Cobra Interactions

The video explores the dynamics of predator-prey interactions in the wild. A female squirrel attempts to fend off a cobra alone, using her tail to appear larger and distract the snake. However, she soon realizes she's outmatched. A yellow mongoose, known for its ability to handle cobras, intervenes. The mongoose and cobra engage in a tense battle, showcasing their speed and strategic maneuvers. Ultimately, the cobra manages to escape, highlighting the delicate balance of survival in nature.

What strategy does the female squirrel use to confront the cobra?

• She calls for help from other squirrels.

• She runs away immediately.

• She uses her tail to appear larger.

• She hides in a tree.

What realization does the squirrel come to after her initial encounter with the cobra?

• The cobra is not a threat.

• She has underestimated the danger.

• The cobra is afraid of her.

• She can easily defeat the cobra.

What role does the yellow mongoose play in the squirrel's colony?

• It is the colony's security system.

• It is a scavenger.

• It is a freeloader.

• It is a predator of the squirrels.

How does the mongoose's immunity to venom affect its encounter with the cobra?

• It makes the mongoose fearless.

• It allows the mongoose to ignore the cobra.

• It gives the mongoose a slight advantage.

• It makes the mongoose immune to all venom.

What is the cobra's main defensive strategy against the mongoose?

• Hiding in the grass.

• Using its speed to strike.

• Calling for other cobras.

• Climbing a tree.

What is the outcome of the mongoose and cobra's confrontation?

• The cobra escapes unharmed.

• The mongoose kills the cobra.

• The mongoose is bitten but survives.

• The mongoose and cobra become allies.

Why does the mongoose decide not to continue the fight with the cobra?

• It is not hungry enough.

• It is afraid of the cobra.

• It is injured.

• It is called away by other mongooses.

What does the mongoose's behavior suggest about its role in the ecosystem?

• It is a dominant predator.

• It is a scavenger.

• It is a passive observer.

• It is a specialized hunter.

How does the mongoose's immunity to venom influence its interactions with cobras?

• It provides a slight edge in confrontations.

• It has no effect on its behavior.

• It allows the mongoose to be reckless.

• It makes the mongoose immune to all snake bites.

What lesson can be learned from the mongoose's decision to not push its limits with the cobra?

• Overconfidence can lead to danger.

• Always fight to the end.

• Avoid confrontation at all costs.

• Rely on others for help.