Amplify science The Wild Quiz: Senses, Prey, and Predators

Which sense is most developed in owls that helps them hunt at night?

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

• Touch

What adaptation might a prey animal have to avoid being caught?

• Sharp teeth

• Camouflage

• Loud roar

• Strong sense of smell

Which characteristic is common in predator animals?

• Herbivorous diet

• Strong jaws and sharp teeth

• Ability to fly

• Slow movement

What hunting strategy do lions use to catch their prey?

• Ambush

• Chasing for long distances

• Hunting alone

• Waiting in a web

How do prey animals benefit from living in groups?

• They can confuse predators

• They can hunt predators

• They can sleep more

• They can fly

What is a unique feature of eagle's vision?

• They can see in complete darkness

• They have a 360-degree vision

• They can see ultraviolet light

• They can see behind themselves

Which of the following is NOT a hunting strategy of predators?

• Stalking

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

• Grazing

What adaptation helps prey animals detect approaching predators?

• Bright colors

• Loud vocalizations

• Eyes on the sides of their head

• Thick fur

Why do some predators have forward-facing eyes?

• To see in the dark

• To have a wider field of view

• To judge distances accurately

• To detect colors better

What is mimicry in the context of prey animals?

• Changing color to match the environment

• Making sounds like other animals

• Looking or acting like a more dangerous animal

• Moving in a unique pattern