I WONDER - Why Do Skunks Attack With Spray? Me Pregunto - Por Qué Las Mofetas Atacan Con Aerosol?

The video explains that skunks developed their spray defense due to their nocturnal nature, which exposes them to ground predators at night. In contrast, animals like meerkats, active during the day, face threats from birds and have developed watchmen to alert their group.

Why do scientists think skunks developed their spray?

• To attract mates

• To mark their territory

• Due to their nocturnal lifestyle

• Because they are active during the day

What is a key difference between skunks and meerkats in terms of their activity?

• Skunks are active during the day, while meerkats are nocturnal

• Both are active during the day

• Both are nocturnal

• Meerkats are active during the day, while skunks are nocturnal

What defense mechanism do meerkats use against birds?

• Spray attack

• Camouflage

• Watchmen to alert the group

• Burrowing underground

Why are skunks more likely to face ground attackers?

• Because they live in trees

• Because they are slow

• Due to their nocturnal nature

• Because they are active during the day

What might have influenced the development of the skunk's spray?

• The likelihood of encountering ground attackers

• The need to hunt at night

• The presence of aerial predators

• The need to communicate with other skunks