Pangolin's Quest for a Meal

Pangolin's Quest for a Meal

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video takes us to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Africa, where we explore the life of the rare and endangered Pangolin. This unique mammal, resembling a walking artichoke, lacks teeth, which influences its dietary habits. Instead of traditional food, Pangolins feast on live termites, using their powerful claws to break into termite mounds. Their sticky tongues, more adhesive than a movie theater floor, help them catch these insects. The video highlights the Pangolin's adaptation to its environment and its preference for fresh, live food.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the pangolin's appearance?

It has bright feathers.

It has large ears.

It has a long tail.

It resembles a walking artichoke.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the pangolin have limited culinary choices?

It lacks teeth.

It is a herbivore.

It only eats fruits.

It is allergic to most foods.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the pangolin access termite colonies?

By using its powerful claws.

By digging with its snout.

By using its tail.

By waiting for termites to come out.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary food source for pangolins?

Small mammals

Fruits

Leaves

Termites

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the pangolin's tongue effective for feeding?

It is very colorful.

It is stickier than a movie theater floor.

It is very long.

It is very strong.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the freshness of the pangolin's meal emphasized?

The termites are dried.

The termites are frozen.

The termites are still alive.

The termites are cooked.