Understanding Rats and Their Predators

The video explores the vast population of rats in India, focusing on their eating habits and survival strategies. Despite their numbers, rats face natural predators like barn owls and sand boas. The sand boa, in particular, uses camouflage to hunt effectively. Despite these challenges, the rat population remains resilient, constantly adapting and surviving.

What is the average daily food consumption of a rat relative to its body weight?

• 20% of its body weight

• 5% of its body weight

• 10% of its body weight

• 15% of its body weight

What is one of the natural checks on the rat population?

• Diseases

• Lack of food

• Predation by other animals

• Harsh weather conditions

Which predator is known for capturing baby rats?

• Eagle

• Barn owl

• Fox

• Snake

How does the sand boa catch its prey?

• By climbing trees

• By swimming

• By camouflaging in the sand

• By digging tunnels

What is the primary strategy of the sand boa when hunting rats?

• Burying itself in sand

• Chasing them in open fields

• Waiting in trees

• Hiding in water

What happens to the rat population despite predation?

• It decreases significantly

• It remains vast

• It becomes extinct

• It migrates to other regions

What is the outcome of the sand boa's hunt in the video?

• The boa finds no rats

• The rats escape

• The boa captures a rat

• The boa is chased away

What is the implication of the rat population's resilience?

• Rats are a minor concern

• Rats are easily controlled

• Rats are endangered

• Rats continue to thrive