Porcupine and Lions: A Wildlife Encounter

Porcupine and Lions: A Wildlife Encounter

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explores the interaction between African crested porcupines and lions. Despite being surrounded by lion cubs, the porcupine uses its sharp quills as a defense mechanism, deterring the cubs and even adult lions. The porcupine's quills act as an effective shield, making it a formidable opponent even for the 'king of the jungle.'

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason lions are considered magnificent hunters?

They have no natural predators.

They are the largest animals in the jungle.

They are the fastest animals on earth.

They can fly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do adult lions avoid attacking the African crested porcupine?

The porcupine is poisonous.

The porcupine is too fast.

The porcupine's quills can pierce their flesh.

The porcupine is too small to be worth the effort.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the porcupine a 'juicy delicacy' for the lion cubs?

Its quills are not a threat to the cubs.

It is a rare find in the jungle.

It is easy to catch.

Its meat is very tender.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the lion cubs attempt to attack the porcupine?

By chasing it into a river.

By digging a hole to trap it.

By climbing trees to pounce on it.

By surrounding it and trying to flip it over.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the porcupine's main defense against the adult lions?

Its speed and agility.

Its ability to camouflage.

Its loud roar.

Its needle-sharp quills.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of the porcupine's encounter with the adult lions?

The lions successfully catch the porcupine.

The porcupine escapes unharmed.

The lions ignore the porcupine completely.

The porcupine is injured but survives.