Gecko Vision and Survival Skills

The video explores the New Zealand forest gecko, highlighting its nocturnal nature and unique adaptations. It discusses the gecko's evolutionary history, camouflage abilities, and hunting strategies. The gecko's vision is adapted for night, allowing it to see in full color. It uses its tongue to clean its eyes due to the lack of eyelids. The gecko's slow metabolism allows it to sustain itself on wax moth grubs for several days.

What is the primary activity time for the New Zealand forest gecko?

• Daytime

• Nocturnal

• Afternoon

• Dawn

How many species of gecko are found in New Zealand?

• 20

• 30

• 50

• 40

When did the ancient relatives of New Zealand geckos first arrive?

• 120 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 65 million years ago

• 85 million years ago

What is a key survival skill of the New Zealand forest gecko?

• Camouflage

• Flight

• Strength

• Speed

What does the gecko prefer to eat before bedtime?

• Ants

• Beetles

• Wax moth grubs

• Spiders

How does the gecko maintain its eye cleanliness?

• Washing in water

• Blinking

• Using its tongue

• Rubbing against leaves

What unique ability does the gecko's vision have?

• Night vision in full color

• X-ray vision

• Thermal vision

• Infrared vision

Why is stealth important for the gecko?

• To avoid predators

• To find shelter

• To conserve energy

• To catch prey

How long can the wax moth grub sustain the gecko?

• One month

• One day

• Several days

• One week

What is a characteristic of the gecko's metabolism?

• Fast

• Moderate

• Variable

• Slow