Dingo and Kangaroo Behavior Analysis

Dingo and Kangaroo Behavior Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the hunting behavior of Australia's wild dog, the dingo. Initially, the dingo hunts alone, targeting small game. It spots a baby kangaroo, or Joey, as a potential target. However, the Joey's mother is distracted by a wedge-tailed eagle, allowing the dingo to approach unnoticed. As the dingo closes in, the mother and Joey sense danger and make a swift escape, with the dingo in pursuit. Despite its speed, the dingo struggles to catch the kangaroos, which can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour. The video concludes by highlighting that dingoes have more success hunting larger kangaroos when they work in packs.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the dingo hunts alone in this scenario?

It is looking for small prey.

It prefers solitude.

It is afraid of other dingoes.

It is injured.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Joey an attractive target for the dingo?

It is too big for its mother to carry if they need to escape.

It is the fastest prey available.

It is the only prey in the area.

It is already injured.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distracts the mother kangaroo from the dingo's approach?

A wedge-tailed eagle flying above.

A loud noise from the forest.

Another kangaroo calling.

A sudden storm.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the young kangaroo react when it senses danger?

It freezes in panic.

It calls for help.

It attacks the dingo.

It hides in the bushes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the top speed a kangaroo can reach when escaping?

30 miles per hour

45 miles per hour

25 miles per hour

35 miles per hour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do dingoes prefer hunting in packs when targeting larger kangaroos?

They can cover more ground.

They have better success rates.

They are afraid of being alone.

They enjoy socializing.