Tracking Monsters Questions

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What does the word 'iconic' mean?

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Representative

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What does the word 'transmitter' mean?

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Equipment that sends and receives messages.

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What is the habitat of Gila monsters?

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The deserts.

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Why are Gila monsters hard to study?

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They're nocturnal much of the year and spend a lot of their time in underground burrows.

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What is a question about Gila monsters that scientists have been unable to answer?

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When are baby Gila monsters born?

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What is a Gila monster?

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A chunky, low-to-the-ground lizard covered in pink, orange, and black skin.

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Where do Gila monsters live?

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In the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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What do Gila monsters eat?

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They may only eat a few times a year.

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What is the significance of Gila monsters in the ecosystem?

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They play a role in controlling the population of their prey.

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How do scientists track Gila monsters?

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Using radio transmitters placed inside them.