Searching for Evidence of Pygmy Crocs

Searching for Evidence of Pygmy Crocs

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Interactive Video

Health Sciences, Biology

10th - 12th Grade

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The video follows a mission to collect DNA samples from pygmy crocodiles in a remote escarpment. The team navigates through three stages: daytime exploration, nighttime spotlighting, and capturing crocodiles. They discuss the impact of invasive cane toads on crocodile populations and observe signs of crocodile adaptation. The team tracks crocodile movements and prepares for the challenge of capturing one by hand.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the three stages of the crocodile catching mission described in the text?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do crocodiles react to light at night, and what does this indicate?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the cane toad in relation to the crocodiles?

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What evidence suggests that crocodiles have adapted to eating cane toads?

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What are the signs that indicate the presence of crocodiles in the area?

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