Calla's Mating Behavior and Strategies

Calla's Mating Behavior and Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In this video, Calla, a young buck, competes with an older rival for territory and the attention of females. Despite his inexperience, Calla's strength and determination lead him to victory. He then uses his newfound dominance to court the females, eventually securing his lineage by mating successfully. This marks Calla's coming of age in the animal kingdom.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advantage does Calla have over his older rival despite his lack of experience?

He is more experienced.

He is stronger.

He is more cunning.

He is faster.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event helps Calla gain the upper hand in the fight?

The older buck trips.

The older buck gives up.

A new buck distracts the older buck.

Calla finds a hidden strength.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the females react to Calla's victory?

They leave the territory.

They gather in his new territory.

They ignore him.

They challenge him.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Calla do to attract the females?

He fights another buck.

He displays his size and makes noises.

He offers food.

He hides and waits.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What indicates that a female is interested in Calla?

She stays nearby and wags her tail.

She fights him.

She runs away.

She ignores him.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does each coupling last?

Less than a second

An hour

Several minutes

A few seconds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Calla achieve by the end of the video?

He becomes the father of a fawn.

He fights another buck.

He leaves the territory.

He loses his territory.