Why Owls Are Night Ninjas

Why Owls Are Night Ninjas

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Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the fascinating world of owls, highlighting their unique adaptations that make them exceptional hunters. It covers the diversity of owl species, their stealthy flight enabled by specialized feathers, and their remarkable vision suited for nocturnal life. The video also delves into the mechanics of owl neck rotation, explaining how they achieve such flexibility without injury. Overall, it paints owls as the 'ninjas' of the bird world, equipped with extraordinary features for survival.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which continent do owls not inhabit?

Asia

South America

Antarctica

Africa

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the serrated edges on an owl's feathers?

To improve waterproofing

To increase flight speed

To enhance color patterns

To reduce noise during flight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do owl eyes differ from typical bird eyes?

They are located on the sides of the head

They are elongated and tube-shaped

They are covered with a protective membrane

They are round and small

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What allows owls to rotate their heads more than other animals?

More neck vertebrae and a single pivot joint

Flexible muscles and tendons

A lightweight skull

Specialized cartilage

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do owl neck arteries have?

They are the same size throughout

They are protected by a bony shield

They are smaller near the brain

They are larger near the brain