SPIKED by Sharpest Lizard on Earth! (Thorny Devil)

SPIKED by Sharpest Lizard on Earth! (Thorny Devil)

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Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 9th Grade

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The video explores the fascinating thorny devil, a unique lizard found in Western Australia. It covers its habitat, diet, and remarkable adaptations like camouflage and defense mechanisms. The thorny devil's ability to drink water through its feet and its specialized diet of ants are highlighted. The video also debunks myths about its sharpness and provides insights into its behavior and survival strategies in the harsh desert environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary diet of the Thorny Devil?

Ants

Fruits

Small insects

Leaves and plants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the Thorny Devil's defense mechanisms?

Changing its color to red

Making loud noises

Puffing up its body and pushing out spines

Running fast

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Thorny Devil use its tail?

As a weapon

For balance while moving

To store food

To attract mates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature helps the Thorny Devil blend into its environment?

Its ability to mimic sounds

Its bright colors

Its cryptic color patterning

Its large size

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Thorny Devil's false head used for?

To attract prey

To store water

To scare predators

To confuse predators and protect its real head

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Thorny Devil drink water?

By absorbing moisture through its feet

By licking dew off leaves

By storing water in its tail

Through its mouth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Thorny Devil's daily ant consumption?

500 ants

1000 ants

2000 ants

3000 ants