Anaconda Life Cycle and Predators

The video explores the life of an anaconda mother giving birth to live babies, a trait shared by 30% of snake species. It highlights the mother's survival tactics, including consuming undeveloped eggs and stillborns to regain strength. The challenges faced by baby anacondas, such as predation by piranhas and other animals, are discussed. The video also covers the adaptation of predators like ocelots and the eventual growth of anacondas into powerful predators themselves.

What percentage of snake species, including anacondas, give birth to live young instead of laying eggs?

• 50%

• 70%

• 10%

• 30%

What does the anaconda mother expel along with her live babies?

• Live fish

• Orange spheroids

• Developed eggs

• Small mammals

Why might the anaconda mother eat some of her undeveloped eggs?

• To regain strength for hunting

• To protect them from predators

• To clean her nest

• To teach her babies survival skills

What is a potential risk for baby anacondas when they first venture out?

• Being eaten by piranhas

• Starving

• Getting lost

• Drowning

Which of the following helps baby anacondas avoid predators?

• Bright colors

• Stealth and camouflage

• Fast swimming

• Loud noises

Which predator is less likely to hunt baby anacondas due to its dislike for water?

• Giant otter

• Ocelot

• Caiman

• Piranha

How long can anacondas stay submerged underwater?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a predator of baby anacondas?

• Giant otter

• Ocelot

• Caiman

• Eagle

What do full-grown anacondas prey on?

• Animals that hunted them when young

• Only birds

• Only fish

• Only insects

What is a notable characteristic of full-grown anacondas?

• They are the smallest snakes

• They are herbivores

• They are among the world's most powerful predators

• They cannot swim