Meerkats and Puff Adders Interaction

In the Kalahari Desert, a classic confrontation unfolds between meerkats and a puff adder. Meerkats, known for their social behavior, face a deadly puff adder with a venomous bite. Despite the threat, the meerkats employ a smart defense strategy by waving their tails to distract the snake, ultimately causing the puff adder to retreat. The meerkats emerge victorious, showcasing their ability to work together and protect their group.

What is the primary setting of the wildlife confrontation described in the video?

• Australian Outback

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

What do meerkats primarily feed on in the Kalahari Desert?

• Succulent bulbs, insects, and small vertebrates

• Fish and amphibians

• Fruits and nuts

• Large mammals

Which of the following is NOT part of the puff adder's diet?

• Other snakes

• Fish

• Birds

• Rodents

What is a notable characteristic of the puff adder?

• It is herbivorous

• It is the fastest snake

• It has a deadly venomous bite

• It is non-venomous

How do meerkats respond to the threat of a puff adder?

• They climb trees to escape

• They dig underground to hide

• They bunch together and advance on the snake

• They run away immediately

What strategy do meerkats use to distract the puff adder?

• They make loud noises

• They wave their tails high in the air

• They throw sand at the snake

• They mimic the sound of other predators

What is the outcome of the confrontation between the meerkats and the puff adder?

• The confrontation ends in a draw

• The meerkats retreat

• The puff adder wins

• The meerkats win