Crocodile Behavior in Papua New Guinea

Crocodile Behavior in Papua New Guinea

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the life of saltwater crocodiles in Papua New Guinea, focusing on their territorial behavior and mating rituals. A female crocodile defends her territory from a younger challenger, attracting a large male. The video details the courtship process, where the female initiates contact, and the pair eventually mate before going their separate ways.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary habitat of the saltwater crocodile?

Amazon Rainforest

Papua New Guinea

Sahara Desert

Great Barrier Reef

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggers the large male crocodile to appear?

The presence of a human

The smell of food

The sound of a waterfall

The commotion from a territorial dispute

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the female crocodile initiate courtship?

By swimming away

By bringing food

By rubbing the male's snout and blowing bubbles

By making loud noises

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the female crocodile do to signal submission?

She swims in circles

She raises her snout

She slides beneath the male

She makes a loud roar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens after the crocodiles mate?

They go their separate ways

They hunt for food

They build a nest together

They stay together for life