Meerkats and Puff Adders Interaction

In the Kalahari Desert, a classic confrontation unfolds between meerkats and a puff adder. Meerkats, known for their sociable nature, feed on small creatures, while the puff adder preys on rodents and meerkats. Despite the snake's deadly venom, the meerkats band together, using their tails to distract the snake and protect their heads. Their clever tactics force the puff adder to retreat, marking a victory for the meerkats.

What is the primary setting of the wildlife confrontation described in the video?

• Australian Outback

• Amazon Rainforest

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

What do meerkats primarily feed on in the Kalahari Desert?

• Fruits and nuts

• Large mammals

• Succulent bulbs, insects, and small vertebrates

• Fish and amphibians

Which of the following is a characteristic of the puff adder?

• It is non-venomous

• It feeds on plants

• It has a deadly venomous bite

• It is a type of bird

How do meerkats respond to the threat of a puff adder?

• They call for help from other animals

• They hide underground

• They bunch together and advance on the snake

• They run away immediately

What strategy do meerkats use to distract the puff adder?

• They make loud noises

• They wave their tails high in the air

• They throw sand at the snake

• They mimic the snake's movements

What is the outcome of the confrontation between the meerkats and the puff adder?

• The meerkats retreat

• The puff adder retreats

• Both parties call a truce

• The puff adder defeats the meerkats

What do meerkat pups do during the confrontation with the puff adder?

• They join the adults in the fight

• They look on as the adults handle the situation

• They run away to safety

• They call for help