These Skinks are on the brink of extinction

These Skinks are on the brink of extinction

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

5th - 6th Grade

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The video introduces SJ, a prehensile-tailed skink from the Solomon Islands, highlighting its unique features such as its greenish-olive body, prehensile tail, and camouflage abilities. It discusses the skink's habitat, physical characteristics, and the threats it faces from deforestation and the pet trade, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the prehensile-tailed skink primarily found?

Galapagos Islands

Amazon Rainforest

Solomon Islands

Madagascar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color is the body of the prehensile-tailed skink?

Bright red with yellow spots

Blue with white stripes

Greenish-olive with black scales

Brown with orange patches

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the prehensile tail in the skink?

To swim faster

To attract mates

To grasp objects and maintain balance

To store fat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the prehensile-tailed skink camouflage itself?

By using its greenish-olive color and slow movements

By burrowing underground

By hiding under rocks

By changing its color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main threats to the prehensile-tailed skink's habitat?

Lack of food resources

Predation by larger animals

Deforestation and pet trade

Climate change and pollution