Katherine, Cats and a Brush-tailed Bettong: SciShow Talk Show Episode 3

The video features Catherine Green discussing her love for cats, focusing on wildcats and their evolution. She highlights species like the Pallas's cat, Caracal, and Sand Cat. The video then shifts to the brush-tailed bettong, discussing its history, conservation efforts, and challenges due to predators and parasites.

Who is Catherine Green in relation to the host?

• His friend

• His colleague

• His wife

• His sister

Which animal is Catherine's favorite?

• Elephant

• Cat

• Lion

• Dog

What is unique about the Caracal's appearance?

• Its small size

• Its long tail

• Its large ear tufts

• Its colorful fur

Where does the Pallas's cat primarily live?

• In the Arctic tundra

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the rocky steppes near the Caspian Sea

What animal was introduced to Australia that affected the brush-tailed bettong population?

• The kangaroo

• The brown bear

• The red fox

• The grey wolf

What parasite is affecting the brush-tailed bettong's ability to detect predators?

• E. coli

• Giardia

• Malaria

• Toxoplasma

What was the outcome of introducing a female bettong named Babette?

• She became a predator

• She had a successful offspring

• She was relocated to another area

• She was unable to adapt