Prairie Dog Behavior and Ecology

Prairie Dog Behavior and Ecology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the springtime activities of prairie dogs at Bryce Canyon National Park, focusing on Dr. John's efforts to trap and tag them for research. It highlights the challenges faced due to the prairie dogs' evasive nature and their attraction to oats. The breeding season is a critical time, with male prairie dogs engaging in territorial disputes to secure mating opportunities. The females have a very short window for mating, adding urgency to the males' actions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by Dr. John in tagging prairie dogs?

The prairie dogs are aggressive.

The prairie dogs are too small.

There are too many prairie dogs.

The prairie dogs are too fast.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the process of studying prairie dogs?

Releasing them into the wild.

Trapping and tagging them.

Feeding them.

Observing their behavior.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do prairie dogs have a weakness for?

Berries

Carrots

Oats

Nuts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when female prairie dogs emerge?

They search for food.

They begin to hibernate.

They start building nests.

They attract male prairie dogs.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the breeding season, what are male prairie dogs primarily focused on?

Finding food

Building burrows

Mating

Protecting their young

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do male prairie dogs defend their territories?

By engaging in territorial disputes

By calling loudly

By digging deeper burrows

By marking with scent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common behavior observed during prairie dog territorial disputes?

Barking

Digging

Kissing

Running in circles

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