The Ancient Animal With a Boomerang Head! | SciShow Kids

The video explores the concept of boomerangs and their origin in Australia. It introduces Diplocollis, a prehistoric amphibian with a boomerang-shaped head, and discusses its habitat and characteristics. The video explains how fossils provide insights into ancient life and compares Diplocollis to modern amphibians. It also examines theories about Diplocollis' head shape, including its potential role in swimming efficiency.

What is a boomerang known for?

• It is a toy that flies in a straight line.

• It is a toy that spins in circles.

• It is a toy that comes back to the thrower.

• It is a toy that floats in water.

Which of the following is true about Diplocollis?

• It was a mammal.

• It was a bird.

• It was an amphibian.

• It was a dinosaur.

What is a common characteristic of amphibians?

• They live only in water.

• They can live both in water and on land.

• They live only on land.

• They can fly.

How do scientists learn about ancient animals like Diplocollis?

• By studying their fossils.

• By watching documentaries.

• By observing them in the wild.

• By reading ancient texts.

What does the shape of Diplocollis's body suggest?

• It was a fast runner.

• It was a strong flyer.

• It was adapted for swimming.

• It was a tree climber.

What was one theory about the function of Diplocollis's head?

• It helped it fly.

• It made it a tough meal for predators.

• It helped it dig burrows.

• It was used for communication.

How did scientists test the swimming theory of Diplocollis's head shape?

• By observing living Diplocollis.

• By comparing it to birds.

• By using a wind tunnel model.

• By reading ancient scripts.