Animal IQ: Otters

What is the primary focus of the introduction section regarding otters?

• Their predators and threats

• Their breeding habits

• Their cuteness and intelligence

• Their habitat and diet

How do otters use tools in their environment?

• To build shelters

• To communicate with each other

• To navigate their territory

• To crack open shells for food

What did studies reveal about otters' ability to solve cooperative tasks?

• They rely on human assistance

• They prefer solitary tasks

• They struggle with cooperation

• They excel at working together

Which otter species showed evidence of social learning in the studies?

• Smooth-Footed Otter

• Short-Clawed Otter

• Giant Otter

• River Otter

What is a key method of communication among otters?

• Color changes

• Dancing

• Vocalizations and contact

• Singing

What experiment was used to study otter communication?

• Analyzing dietary habits

• Observing hunting techniques

• Tracking migration patterns

• Playback of familiar calls

What unique behavior do otters exhibit when they are hungry?

• Singing loudly

• Swimming in circles

• Juggling rocks

• Building nests

What is the purpose of the rubric mentioned in the conclusion?

• To rank otters by size

• To assess otters' diet

• To compare animal intelligence

• To measure otters' speed

What is the 'X factor' in the intelligence assessment of otters?

• Their diet

• Their mischievous nature

• Their ability to swim

• Their size

What is a common misconception about otters?

• They cannot use tools

• They are not social

• They are not intelligent

• They do not communicate