TED: How a dead duck changed my life | Kees Moeliker

The video discusses a curator's experience with bird collisions at a museum, leading to the discovery of homosexual necrophilia in mallards. The curator published the findings and won the IG Nobel Prize, which increased interest in unusual animal behaviors. The video concludes with an invitation to Dead Duck Day, an event to raise awareness about bird safety.

What was the primary role of the curator in the museum?

• To organize events

• To ensure the collection is maintained and expanded

• To conduct guided tours

• To manage the museum's finances

What was the significant event that occurred on June 5th, 1995?

• A rare bird was discovered

• A new exhibit was opened

• A duck collided with the glass wing

• The museum was renovated

What unusual behavior did the curator observe in the ducks?

• Homosexual necrophilia

• Ducks building nests

• Ducks flying in formation

• Ducks migrating early

What award did the curator receive for their research?

• Fields Medal

• IG Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Prize

What was the curator's reaction to winning the IG Nobel Prize?

• They were indifferent

• They declined the award

• They were disappointed

• They accepted the award

What type of unusual animal behavior was reported to the curator?

• Animals engaging in necrophilia

• Animals migrating in groups

• Animals interacting with humans

• Animals performing tricks

What was the curator's theory about necrophilia in animals?

• It occurs only in captivity

• It is a learned behavior

• It happens when death is instant and dramatic

• It is a common behavior

What is the purpose of Dead Duck Day?

• To celebrate bird diversity

• To discuss ways to prevent bird collisions with glass

• To showcase new museum exhibits

• To honor famous ornithologists

What is a major cause of bird deaths worldwide?

• Climate change

• Predation

• Habitat loss

• Collisions with glass buildings

What event follows the discussions on Dead Duck Day?

• A scientific conference

• A museum exhibition

• A six-course duck dinner

• A bird-watching tour