Grasshopper Mice vs. Centipedes

In Mexico's Sonoran Desert, the giant centipede is a formidable predator, using its poison claws to hunt prey, including grasshopper mice. Despite its prowess, the centipede faces a challenge when it encounters a family of grasshopper mice. The female mouse, displaying agility and courage, successfully defends her young and defeats the centipede, proving the mice to be superior predators. The video highlights the natural battle between these species and the protective instincts of the grasshopper mouse.

What is the primary diet of the giant centipede in the Sonoran Desert?

• Small mammals

• Bugs

• Birds

• Fish

What makes baby grasshopper mice particularly vulnerable to the giant centipede?

• They are less aggressive

• They are easier to catch

• They are more delicious

• They are slower than adults

How do adult grasshopper mice prepare to defend against the centipede?

• By calling for help

• By running away

• By taking up battle stations

• By hiding

What skill does the female grasshopper mouse use to avoid the centipede's attack?

• Speed

• Strength

• Agility

• Stealth

What is the outcome of the battle between the female mouse and the centipede?

• The battle is a draw

• The male mouse intervenes

• The centipede wins

• The female mouse wins

What role does the female mouse return to after defeating the centipede?

• Leader

• Hunter

• Warrior

• Mother

What is revealed about grasshopper mice in their battle with the centipede?

• They are superior predators

• They are not predators

• They are equal to the centipede

• They are weaker predators