Exploring the New Forest

The video explores the ancient wild wood of Britain, focusing on the New Forest, a habitat for diverse creatures. It highlights the life cycles and interactions of various species, including stag beetles, ants, dung beetles, tiger beetles, and dragonflies. The narrative emphasizes the ecological balance and the enduring presence of ancient life forms in this unique environment.

What is the New Forest known for?

• Being a modern urban area

• Hosting ancient medieval creatures

• Having the tallest buildings in Britain

• Being a desert landscape

What is the primary quest of the male stag beetle?

• To build a nest

• To migrate to a new forest

• To find a mate

• To find food

How do southern wood ants defend themselves?

• By camouflaging

• By flying away

• By hiding underground

• By using formic acid

What role do ponies play in the New Forest?

• They shape the landscape

• They are predators of beetles

• They are used for transportation

• They plant trees

What is the main challenge for the dung beetle?

• Finding water

• Avoiding predators

• Navigating obstacles

• Finding a mate

What makes the tiger beetle a formidable predator?

• Its ability to fly

• Its excellent eyesight and massive jaws

• Its ability to camouflage

• Its speed in water

How do sundews capture their prey?

• By chasing them

• By using sticky traps

• By using poison

• By digging holes

What is unique about dragonfly mating?

• It requires a special dance

• It happens only once a year

• The male seizes any female in his domain

• It involves a long courtship

What happens to the male stag beetle after mating?

• He becomes a leader of the group

• He continues to live for years

• He dies shortly after

• He migrates to a new area

Why must the female stag beetle break free after mating?

• To migrate to a new forest

• To find another mate

• To lay her eggs safely

• To find food