Meerkat Behavior and Habitat

Meerkat Behavior and Habitat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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Meerkats are fascinating creatures from Southern Africa, part of the mongoose family, living in deserts like the Kalahari. They are known for standing on their hind legs to watch for danger. Meerkats are small, with grayish fur and dark eye patches to reduce sun glare. They are expert hunters of insects, spiders, and scorpions, and can handle scorpions without harm. Meerkats live in groups called mobs, sharing duties like babysitting, foraging, and standing guard. They help raise the young and teach survival skills. Although not endangered, they face threats like habitat loss. Meerkats are appreciated for their cooperative way of life.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family do meerkats belong to?

Cat family

Mongoose family

Rodent family

Dog family

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary habitat of meerkats?

Savannahs

Deserts

Mountains

Rainforests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do meerkats protect themselves from the sun's glare?

By having dark patches around their eyes

By hiding under rocks

By staying in the shade

By using their tails as a shield

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a group of meerkats called?

A pack

A herd

A colony

A mob

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main threats to meerkats?

Predators

Habitat loss

Food scarcity

Climate change

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