Can we be Friends Day 1

What happened in late December of 2004?

• Rushing waters swept a herd of hippopotamuses into the Indian Ocean

• A flock of flamingos migrated south

• A colony of beavers built a dam

• A pride of lions roamed the savannah

Make an inference, why do you think that the baby hippo immediately ran to the giant tortoise for safety?

• I think that the baby hippo couldn't find any members of their herd, so they sought support from the only other animal there.

• The baby hippo wasn't scared and the giant tortoise provided a safe haven.

• The baby hippo was trying to help the giant tortoise.

• Not Here

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Why don’t scientists like Dr. Lee Dugatkin call Owen and Mzee’s relationship “friendship”?

• Dr. Dugatkin says that we can't be sure that animals feel or think like we do.

• Dr. Dugatkin believes that the relationship between Owen and Mzee is too complex to be labeled as “friendship”.

• Dr. Dugatkin believes that the relationship between Owen and Mzee is too unique to be labeled as “friendship”.

• Dr. Dugatkin believes that the relationship between Owen and Mzee is too special to be labeled as “friendship”.

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What is Dr. Mark Bekoof’s opinion about animal “Friendship”?

• He believes that many animals do have friends.

• He believes that animals do not have the capacity for friendship.

• He believes that animals cannot form meaningful relationships.

• He believes that animals are not capable of feeling friendship.

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According to the text, what are the signs of animal friendship?

• They may sleep close to one another, greet one another, travel together, share food, and groom each other.

• They may not play together, share food, and groom one another.

• They may bark or meow at each other, touch noses, and rub against one another.

• They may show affection by licking or nuzzling each other.

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How can "Friendship" be important to an animal's survival?

• If they are less tightly bonded with the others they are less likely to survive.

• Friendship can't be beneficial to an animal's health.

• Animals don't rely on their friends for protection.

• Sometimes it can help animals find food sources.

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What proof does the text provide to show that leaving the protection of an animal group is dangerous?

• A seven year study showed that 60% of youngsters that left the group did not survive.

• A survey revealed that it did not make a difference.

• An analysis demonstrated that 40 % of them did not survive.

• Research indicated that some youngsters did not survive.

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What does the word clan mean?

• A group of people or animals that are in the same family.

• A group of people or animals that are related by common interests.

• A group of people or animals that share a common appetite.

• A group of people or animals that live together in a particular area.

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