Exploring the Cervidae Family: Deer, Moose, and More

The video explores the cervid family, focusing on deer and moose. It covers their physical traits, habitats, diets, reproduction, and lifespan. Deer are ruminant mammals with antlers, living in diverse habitats and having a short lifespan. Moose, the largest cervids, have unique antlers and are solitary, living in forested regions. Both species face threats from predators and human activities.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of deer?

• They have a single stomach for digestion.

• They have long, slender legs ending in a split hoof.

• They are primarily carnivorous.

• They do not grow antlers.

What is the primary diet of deer?

• Fruits and nuts

• Insects and small animals

• Aquatic plants

• Small shrubs, leaves, grasses, and trees

What is a significant threat to deer populations worldwide?

• Lack of food

• Human hunting

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

Where are moose primarily found?

• Savannas of Australia

• Forested regions of Northern Europe, Asia, and North America

• Tropical rainforests

• Deserts of Africa

What unique ability do moose have compared to other cervids?

• They can dive underwater for up to 30 seconds.

• They can mimic sounds.

• They can change their fur color.

• They can fly short distances.

What is a primary component of a moose's diet?

• Fruits and berries

• Insects and worms

• Tree bark, branches, roots, and plants

• Fish and small mammals

What human activity poses a threat to moose populations?

• Deforestation and road construction

• Overfishing

• Air pollution

• Urbanization