Wild Painted Dogs in the Okavango Delta

Wild Painted Dogs in the Okavango Delta

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

Biology, Science, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video explores the social dynamics of wild painted dogs in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. It begins with the introduction of new pups to the pack and highlights the extreme matriarchal structure where the dominant female takes charge of all pups. Conflict arises when a disgruntled mother kidnaps a pup, but the dominant female reasserts her authority by retrieving the pup, showcasing her leadership and maternal prowess.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the coming out party for the wild painted dogs taking place?

Serengeti, Tanzania

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Masai Mara, Kenya

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurs in the social structure of the pack?

The pups are allowed to lead the pack

A new male leader takes charge

The pack splits into smaller groups

The social structure shifts to an extreme matriarchy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for nursing all the pups in the pack?

Each mother nurses her own pups

The oldest female in the pack

The dominant female

A selected group of mothers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pups does the dominant female nurse?

25

21

18

15

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does a disgruntled mother take due to her exclusion?

She leaves the pack

She kidnaps a pup

She challenges the dominant female

She forms a new pack

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the dominant female do in response to the kidnapping?

Ignores the incident

Allows the mother to keep the pup

Punishes the entire pack

Re-kidnaps the pup

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the dominant female described in her actions?

Timid and cautious

Indifferent and passive

Aggressive and reckless

Bold as an action hero

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title is suggested for the dominant female due to her efforts?

Leader of the Year

Mother of the Year

Hero of the Pack

Queen of the Delta