Centipede Adventure Quiz

The video explores the fascinating world of centipedes, focusing on the South American centipede. It highlights their growth process, including shedding their exoskeleton, and their predatory behavior as they hunt for food. The centipede's interactions with other animals, such as iguanas and rats, are depicted, showcasing their strategic hunting methods. Additionally, the video touches on the maternal instincts of female centipedes, emphasizing their protective nature towards their eggs.

What is the approximate length of the South American centipede?

• 6 inches

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

Why does the centipede need to shed its exoskeleton?

• To change color

• To grow larger

• To attract mates

• To become faster

What term is used to describe the centipede eating its old exoskeleton?

• Auto grazing

• Cannibalism

• Self-feeding

• Recycling

What is the centipede's strategy when hunting the baby green iguana?

• Fast and aggressive

• Camouflaged and stealthy

• Slow and persistent

• Loud and intimidating

How does the baby green iguana escape the centipede?

• Climbing higher

• Running away

• Jumping into water

• Hiding in a hole

What sense does the centipede rely on to locate prey?

• Sight

• Smell

• Hearing

• Ground vibrations

What happens when the mother rat returns to the nest?

• She sees the centipede still there

• She discovers one baby missing

• She finds all her babies safe

• She finds one baby dead

How are female centipedes described in terms of their maternal behavior?

• Devoted

• Indifferent

• Neglectful

• Aggressive

What does the centipede mother do to protect her eggs?

• Covers them with leaves

• Guards them closely

• Hides them underground

• Moves them frequently

What is the outcome for the centipede's offspring?

• They are weak and vulnerable

• They are eaten by predators

• They are abandoned

• They become fierce warriors