Lion and Bobcat Tracking in Montana

Lion and Bobcat Tracking in Montana

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Geography

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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In southwest Montana, lion hunter Jake Herrick receives an unusual call from a fisherman about a lion sighting near the Ruby River, close to civilization. Jake and his team of dogs mistakenly track a bobcat before resuming their pursuit of the lion. The goal is to push the lion back into the mountains to prevent it from posing a threat to nearby residents. Jake successfully encounters the lion, hoping the experience will deter it from returning to populated areas.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the call Jake received regarding the lion?

It was from a tourist.

It was from a local resident.

It was from a fisherman.

It was from a rancher.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the dogs switch from tracking the lion to the bobcat?

The bobcat was more dangerous.

The bobcat was easier to catch.

The bobcat's scent was fresher.

The bobcat was closer.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic did the bobcat use to evade the dogs?

It hid in a cave.

It looped around trees.

It ran into a river.

It climbed a tree.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jake's main concern as daylight was fading?

Avoiding other hunters.

Returning home safely.

Pushing the lion back into the mountains.

Finding the bobcat.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jake's hope after encountering the young female lion?

To study the lion's behavior.

To capture the lion.

To scare the lion away permanently.

To relocate the lion.