Grasshopper Mice and Centipede Defense

In Mexico's Sonoran Desert, a giant centipede hunts using its antennae and venomous claws. It preys on bugs and larger animals like grasshopper mice. The centipede targets baby mice, but adult mice defend their territory. A female mouse skillfully battles and defeats the centipede, proving grasshopper mice are superior predators. The victorious mouse returns to her nest, resuming her role as a mother.

What is the primary method the giant centipede uses to locate its prey?

• Using vibrations

• By sound

• Using its antenna

• By sight

What is the giant centipede's main diet?

• Fish

• Small mammals

• Birds

• Bugs

What makes the grasshopper mice a target for the giant centipede?

• Their speed

• Their loud noises

• Their size

• Their young are easy prey

Who takes the lead in defending against the centipede?

• Both equally

• The female mouse

• The male mouse

• Neither

How does the female grasshopper mouse avoid the centipede's attack?

• By calling for help

• By hiding

• By running away

• Using agility

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

• The centipede wins

• Both retreat

• The battle is a draw

• The mouse wins

What role does the female grasshopper mouse return to after the battle?

• Warrior

• Hunter

• Mother

• Leader