On Safari with Nala - Scorpions

The video explores the fascinating world of scorpions, highlighting their fossorial nature and habitats like under bark and logs. It discusses their physical characteristics, such as being invertebrates and the diversity of species in Southern Africa. The video explains their feeding habits, nocturnal behavior, and how to identify dangerous scorpions. It concludes with the intriguing phenomenon of scorpions glowing under ultraviolet light, a mystery yet to be fully understood.

Where are scorpions most likely to be found during the day?

• In open fields

• Under bark and logs

• On tree branches

• In water bodies

What is a key characteristic of scorpions that makes them different from vertebrates?

• They lack a bony skeleton

• They have feathers

• They are warm-blooded

• They have a bony skeleton

How can you generally identify a dangerous scorpion?

• By its bright color

• By its small pincers and thick tail

• By its ability to jump

• By its large size

What percentage of their time do scorpions spend inactive?

• 30%

• 95%

• 70%

• 50%

What unusual trait do scorpions exhibit when exposed to ultraviolet light?

• They become invisible

• They start to move rapidly

• They change color

• They glow in the dark