Flesh-eating centipedes hunt and eat baby birds alive

The video discusses a study published in The American Naturalist about giant venomous centipedes on Phillip Island, a small South Pacific island. These centipedes, growing up to a foot long and equipped with potent venom, have become the dominant predators on the island. They kill and consume up to 3700 seabird chicks annually, particularly targeting baby black-winged petrels. The centipedes' hunting behavior, which involves emerging at night and using sensitive antennas to navigate, makes them vital to the island's ecosystem.

What is the main focus of the study published in The American Naturalist?

• The climate of Phillip Island

• The predatory behavior of giant centipedes

• The diet of black-winged petrels

• The migration patterns of seabirds

How long can the giant centipedes on Phillip Island grow?

• Up to 6 inches

• Up to 1 foot

• Up to 3 feet

• Up to 2 feet

What feature helps the centipedes inject venom into their prey?

• Sharp claws

• Pincer-like forcibles

• Long fangs

• Venomous tail

When do the centipedes typically hunt on Phillip Island?

• During the day

• At dawn

• In the afternoon

• At night

What makes the black-winged petrel chicks vulnerable to centipede attacks?

• They have no natural predators

• They are nocturnal

• They build burrows in the ground

• They are slow flyers