Cobra and Monitor Lizard Behavior

A venomous cobra leaves its lair, drawn by the scent of hatching crocodile eggs. Upon reaching the nest, it encounters a monitor lizard, another predator. The two size each other up, trying to intimidate by appearing larger. The cobra is ready to strike, causing the monitor to retreat, but not before it has already consumed the eggs. The cobra is left with empty shells, realizing the battle was over before it began.

What initially draws the cobra out of its lair?

• The presence of another cobra

• The sight of a monitor lizard

• The scent of hatching crocodile eggs

• The sound of hatching eggs

What does the monitor lizard do when it encounters the cobra?

• It immediately attacks the cobra

• It tries to scare the cobra away

• It ignores the cobra

• It offers the cobra some eggs

How do the cobra and the monitor lizard try to intimidate each other?

• By making loud noises

• By increasing their size

• By changing colors

• By running in circles

What action does the cobra take that causes the monitor lizard to retreat?

• It hisses loudly

• It strikes at the lizard

• It coils up

• It raises its hood

What does the cobra find after the monitor lizard leaves?

• The eggs are still intact

• The eggs are empty

• The eggs are buried

• The eggs are broken