Nesting Behaviors of Birds and Spiders

The video explores the nesting and building behaviors of various animals, including the harvest mouse, swallows, paper wasps, tailor birds, and bowl and doily spiders. Each section highlights the unique methods these creatures use to create safe environments for their offspring, from weaving nests and sewing leaves to constructing webs and colonies.

What is the primary reason a pregnant harvest mouse builds her nest above ground?

• To avoid flooding

• To keep the nest cooler

• To protect from predators

• To get more sunlight

What materials do swallows primarily use to construct their nests?

• Twigs and leaves

• Mud and grass

• Sand and pebbles

• Feathers and wool

Where do swallows typically build their nests?

• On the ground

• Underwater

• In tree hollows

• On sheltered ledges or beams

What unique material does a paper wasp use to build its nest?

• Clay

• Paper made from wood and saliva

• Leaves

• Feathers

What is a colony in the context of paper wasps?

• A type of nest

• A wasp's food source

• A group of wasps

• A single wasp

How does a tailor bird create its nest?

• By weaving twigs

• By sewing leaves together

• By digging a hole

• By stacking stones

What materials does a tailor bird use to sew its nest?

• Plastic and paper

• Spider webs, bark, and plant fibers

• Cotton and wool

• Feathers and mud

What is the purpose of the bowl and doily spider's two-layered web?

• To store food

• To attract mates

• To trap food and provide protection

• To catch rainwater

Where is the bowl and doily spider commonly found?

• Africa

• South America

• North America

• Australia

What shape is the upper web of the bowl and doily spider?

• Triangular

• Round like a ball

• Shaped like a shallow bowl

• Flat like a sheet