Monitor Lizard Mating Behavior and Reproduction

Monitor Lizard Mating Behavior and Reproduction

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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In a Sri Lankan river, a male monitor lizard approaches a female, but she is involved with a dominant male. This leads to a wrestling match between the males, showcasing their strength and dominance. The victorious male wins the female's favor, leading to courtship and potential reproduction, with the female capable of laying up to 40 eggs annually.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What behavior is observed when a male monitor lizard approaches a female who has been seen with a dominant male?

The male lizard shares food with the female.

The male lizard runs away.

The male lizard starts a wrestling match.

The male lizard ignores the female.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the wrestling match between the male monitor lizards?

To win the female's favor.

To establish territory.

To entertain other animals.

To practice fighting skills.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can the wrestling match between the monitor lizards last?

15 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

45 minutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens after the victorious male reasserts his dominance?

He successfully woos the female.

He finds a new territory.

He is challenged by another male.

He leaves the area.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many eggs can the female monitor lizard produce in a year?

Up to 20 eggs

Up to 30 eggs

Up to 50 eggs

Up to 40 eggs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ensures the survival of the victorious male's genes?

His speed and agility.

The female's acceptance and egg production.

His dominance in the territory.

His ability to find food.

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