Puffin Behavior and Hazards

The video follows a baby puffin's journey from Seal Island to the sea. It highlights the puffin's parenting, nesting habits, and the vivid colors of their bills. The young puffin prepares for its first flight and instinctively makes its way to the ocean, where it will live for 2-3 years, facing natural and man-made hazards. Eventually, the puffin returns to the colony to mate and attract tourists.

What technology is used to observe the puffin's journey at night?

• Infrared video

• Night vision goggles

• Thermal imaging

• Ultraviolet light

What do puffin parents do during the spring and summer?

• Breed and nest

• Hunt for food

• Teach their young to fly

• Migrate to warmer regions

What is the purpose of the puffin's colorful bill?

• To camouflage

• To attract mates

• To help in hunting

• To threaten without fighting

How many eggs do puffins typically lay each year?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How long do puffin parents incubate their egg?

• 20 to 25 days

• 30 to 35 days

• 45 to 50 days

• 39 to 43 days

What is the speed a puffin can reach while flying?

• 60 mph

• 55 mph

• 40 mph

• 30 mph

How long does a young puffin stay at sea before returning?

• 1 to 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

What are some natural hazards faced by puffins at sea?

• Plastic waste

• Fishing nets

• Oil spills

• Storms and predators

What man-made hazard is a threat to puffins?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Fishing nets

• Deforestation

What is a unique feature of puffins that attracts tourists?

• Their large size

• Their odd but lovable appearance

• Their ability to mimic sounds

• Their colorful feathers