Giant Elephant Shrew Behavior and Habitat

The video introduces the giant elephant shrews, small mammals found in Africa's Congo River Basin. Despite their name, they are only six inches tall and have a long, mobile nose used for finding insects. The video covers their unique behaviors, including their reproductive habits, where they have one baby at a time. The female shrew is responsible for building a nest, which is a simple pile of leaves. The video also highlights the challenges faced by the mother and baby during the suckling process and the efficient nest-building process of the female shrew.

Where can giant elephant shrews be found in the wild?

• Congo River Basin

• Siberian Tundra

• Amazon Rainforest

• Australian Outback

What is the primary function of the giant elephant shrew's long nose?

• To search for insects

• To regulate temperature

• To dig burrows

• To attract mates

How many babies do giant elephant shrews typically have at one time?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

What challenge do the mother and baby giant elephant shrew face?

• Avoiding predators

• Figuring out suckling

• Building a nest

• Finding food

Who is responsible for building the nest in giant elephant shrews?

• The female

• The baby

• The male

• Both parents

What material is primarily used by the female giant elephant shrew to build the nest?

• Leaves

• Grass

• Twigs

• Mud

How does the female giant elephant shrew clear the site for the nest?

• With help from others

• With risk efficiency

• With great speed

• With a lot of noise