The Biggest Rodent!

The Biggest Rodent!

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the characteristics and behaviors of capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. It covers their physical traits, unique eating habits, and dietary needs, including their ability to regurgitate food and eat their own feces for better digestion. The video also discusses their habitat preferences, particularly their affinity for water, and their social behaviors, such as living in groups and cooperating to protect each other from predators. Capybaras are depicted as gentle creatures, often serving as resting spots for birds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of capybara's eating habits?

They eat only meat.

They chew from side to side like a camel.

They have a tail to help with digestion.

They chew up and down like humans.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do capybaras eat their own feces?

To scare away predators.

To mark their territory.

To absorb nutrients and bacteria for digestion.

To keep their habitat clean.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do capybaras prefer to live?

Near bodies of water like lakes and rivers.

In dense forests.

In dry deserts.

On mountain tops.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do capybaras warn their group of predators?

By making barking sounds.

By changing color.

By running in circles.

By climbing trees.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes capybaras excellent swimmers?

Their sharp claws.

Their long tails.

Their webbed feet.

Their ability to fly.