Paper Wasps and Their Challenges

The video explores the challenges faced by paper wasps in a Costa Rican rainforest. It highlights the threat posed by army ants, which steal wasp larvae, and the frequent water loggings that the wasps' nests endure. The wasps have developed a defense mechanism against water by using suction and spitting to dry their nests. Additionally, the video discusses how wasps maintain their nests by adding wood pulp and how they cope with the heat.

What is the primary threat posed by army ants to paper wasps?

• They destroy the wasps' food sources.

• They steal the wasp larvae.

• They occupy the wasps' nests.

• They attract predators to the wasps.

How do paper wasps deal with waterlogging in their nests?

• They move to a new location.

• They cover the nest with leaves.

• They use suction and spitting to remove water.

• They build a roof over the nest.

What material do paper wasps add to their nest as it dries?

• Mud

• Grass

• Leaves

• Wood pulp

What is one of the challenges faced by paper wasps in Costa Rica?

• Cold temperatures

• High winds

• Intense heat

• Predatory birds