Tracking Herons at the National Zoo

Tracking Herons at the National Zoo

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses the presence of Black-Crowned Night Herons at the National Zoo in Washington DC, where they breed annually. The zoo feeds these wild birds to reduce competition with their collection birds. The herons migrate by October, but their destination is unknown. To study their migration, the zoo plans to attach cell phone transmitters to track their movements. This research aims to understand migratory connectivity and the herons' biology. The video highlights the challenges and importance of this research for wildlife conservation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common misconception about the large bird seen at the National Zoo?

It is a rare species.

It is an escaped bird.

It is a migratory bird.

It is a pet bird.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the herons come to the National Zoo every year?

To escape predators.

To find food.

To migrate further.

To breed.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for feeding the herons at the zoo?

To make them dependent on the zoo.

To minimize competition with other birds.

To study their eating habits.

To attract more visitors.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do the herons typically leave the National Zoo?

By the end of July.

By early September.

By the end of August.

By early October.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology is used to track the herons' migratory patterns?

GPS collars.

Satellite trackers.

Radio tags.

Cell phone transmitters.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of attaching transmitters to the herons?

To monitor their health.

To study their diet.

To track their migratory routes.

To identify their age.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does the tracking device communicate with cell phone towers?

Every month.

Every 3 days.

Every week.

Every day.

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