Mongolian Gazelles: Behavior and Challenges

The video discusses the Mongolian gazelle, highlighting their population and annual gathering for communal calving, which offers safety from predators. It also covers the challenges faced by animals on open grasslands, such as lack of cover and exposure to elements. The video concludes with the survival instincts of gazelles, emphasizing their ability to outrun threats.

Approximately how many Mongolian gazelles are believed to inhabit the region?

• One million

• Two million

• Three million

• Four million

Why do Mongolian gazelles gather once a year?

• To give birth

• To escape predators

• To migrate to a new area

• To find food

What is the primary benefit of communal birthing for Mongolian gazelles?

• Easier migration

• Better access to food

• Increased protection from predators

• Warmer temperatures

What makes it difficult for predators to sneak up on the gazelles during communal birthing?

• The open landscape

• The tall grass

• The presence of water bodies

• The presence of trees

Where do eagles have to nest in the Great Plains due to the lack of trees?

• On cliffs

• In caves

• In bushes

• On the ground

What is a significant challenge for young gazelles in the Great Plains?

• Avoiding being trampled

• Finding food

• Escaping from the herd

• Finding water