The Chuckwalla is a Sloppy Eater!

The video introduces the museum's animal ambassadors, focusing on the Santesteban Island chuckwalla, an endangered species. Wilma, a chuckwalla born at the museum, is part of a captive breeding program aimed at preserving genetic diversity. The video highlights the chuckwalla's unique defense mechanism and Wilma's diet, emphasizing the role of animal ambassadors in education and conservation.

What is the primary purpose of the animals at the museum?

• To be part of a petting zoo

• To serve as educational ambassadors

• To compete in animal shows

• To entertain visitors

Where is the San Esteban Island chuckwalla originally from?

• An island in the Sea of Cortez

• The Sahara Desert

• The Australian Outback

• The Amazon Rainforest

How do chuckwallas protect themselves from predators?

• By changing colors

• By running at high speeds

• By expanding their bodies in rocks

• By climbing trees

What is Wilma's favorite food that she often gets messy with?

• Lettuce

• Carrots

• Prickly pear fruit

• Bananas

What role do the chuckwallas play at the museum?

• They are part of a circus act

• They educate and inspire about their wild cousins

• They are kept as pets for visitors

• They are used for scientific experiments