Capybara Family and Their Habitat

Capybara Family and Their Habitat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video explores the life of capybaras along the Amazon River. It highlights their vigilance against predators, the feeding habits of young capybaras, and the threats they face from various predators. The adults keep watch while the young feed and nurse from any mother in the group. Despite their seemingly peaceful life, capybaras are a favored prey, making constant vigilance necessary.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do adult Capybaras play along the Amazon River?

They build nests.

They keep watch over the herd.

They hunt for food.

They swim across the river.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age do young Capybaras start eating grass?

Four months old

Three weeks old

Two months old

One week old

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long do young Capybaras drink milk?

8 weeks

12 weeks

16 weeks

20 weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of Capybara nursing habits?

They can nurse from any mother in the group.

They only nurse from their own mother.

They nurse only at night.

They do not nurse at all.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is constant vigilance necessary for Capybaras in the Amazon?

To protect against predators

To avoid getting lost

To find food

To build shelters