Muskoxen and Arctic Wolves

The video discusses muskoxen, large Arctic animals vulnerable to predators like wolves. Initially, a wolf pack attacks a herd, causing panic and leading to the separation and death of a calf. In a subsequent encounter, the muskoxen successfully defend their young by standing their ground, forcing the wolves to retreat and allowing the herd to roam freely again.

What is the primary habitat of muskoxen?

• Arctic tundra

• Rainforest

• Savannah

• Desert

What defensive formation do muskoxen use against predators?

• A scattered formation

• A zigzag pattern

• A defensive ring

• A straight line

Why do the wolves target the calves instead of adult muskoxen?

• Calves are easier to catch

• Calves are tastier

• Calves are more numerous

• Calves are slower

What happens to the calf when it is separated from the herd?

• It is protected by the herd

• It escapes successfully

• It succumbs to the wolves

• It hides in the snow

How do muskoxen avoid overheating during a wolf attack?

• By standing still

• By running faster

• By swimming in icy water

• By not running for too long

What is the outcome of the second encounter between the muskoxen and the wolves?

• The wolves give up and leave

• The wolves catch a calf

• The muskoxen run away

• The muskoxen are defeated

What strategy do the muskoxen use in the second encounter to protect their calves?

• They hide in the snow

• They run faster

• They form a tighter ring

• They stay close to their calves