Komodo Dragon Behavior and Characteristics

Komodo Dragon Behavior and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores the behavior of Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on Earth, known for their potent venom. Professor Gordon Berghardt's research in captivity reveals that these reptiles exhibit playful behavior, challenging the perception of them as mere killing machines. By introducing new objects, Berghardt observed the dragons' curiosity and playfulness, suggesting that their play might be linked to their communal feeding habits. This study provides one of the first recorded examples of play in reptiles, offering new insights into the complexity of their behavior.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum length a Komodo dragon can reach?

5 feet

20 feet

10 feet

15 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique characteristic do Komodo dragons possess?

They can fly

They have potent venom

They can change color

They can breathe underwater

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been studying Komodo dragons for the last 20 years?

Professor John Smith

Professor Gordon Berghardt

Dr. Robert Brown

Dr. Emily Johnson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What behavior did Gordon Berghardt observe in Komodo dragons?

Hunting in packs

Building nests

Singing

Playing with objects

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Komodo dragons' behavior change with more time spent with objects?

They became lethargic

Their behavior became more playful

They ignored the objects

They became more aggressive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes exploratory behavior from play in Komodo dragons?

The presence of food

The type of object

The level of interaction

The time of day

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gordon conclude about the origin of the Komodo dragons' play behavior?

It is a result of their hunting skills

It is derived from their communal feeding behavior

It is a result of their solitary nature

It is a learned behavior from humans

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