The Great Wildebeest Migration: A Journey Through the Serengeti

What triggers the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti?

• Changes in the weather

• Nightfall

• Availability of water

• Predator movements

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Which river do the wildebeests face during their migration?

• Mississippi River

• Mara River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

What is the main reason newborn wildebeests are vulnerable to predators?

• They are too noisy

• They are slow and weak

• They are left alone

• They are too small

What strategy do female wildebeests use to increase the survival chances of their calves?

• Teaching calves to swim early

• Hiding their calves in bushes

• Migrating to safer areas

• Timing births to result in many calves at once

What adaptive strategy do wildebeests use to protect their calves?

• Camouflage

• Rapid movement

• Flooding the area with many births at once

• Building shelters

How do termites contribute to the Serengeti ecosystem?

• By building mounds that regulate temperature

• By scaring away predators

• By pollinating flowers

• By hunting smaller insects

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How do dung beetles benefit the Serengeti ecosystem?

• By providing food for birds

• By cleaning up waste

• All of the above

• By aerating the soil

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Which animals play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the Serengeti ecosystem?

• Crocodiles and hippos

• Elephants and lions

• Giraffes and zebras

• Dung beetles and termites

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What major challenge do wildebeests face at the Mara River?

• Strong currents

• Crocodiles

• Polluted water

• Steep banks

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What is the outcome of the wildebeest's river crossing?

• None are able to cross

• Many are eaten by crocodiles

• All wildebeests survive

• Only young wildebeests cross

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