Animal Play and Development Concepts

The video discusses Neelam, a four-year-old mother tiger, and her second litter of cubs. The cubs are dependent on her for milk, and their play serves both as training for future life and as a source of enjoyment. Scientists note that animals, like humans, often engage in play purely for fun.

What challenge does Neelam face with her second litter of cubs?

• Teaching them to hunt

• Dealing with their sharp teeth while nursing

• Protecting them from predators

• Finding food for them

At three months old, what are the cubs primarily dependent on?

• Their father's protection

• Their mother's milk

• Hunting skills

• Playing with each other

Why do the young male cubs start to play?

• To explore their surroundings

• To practice hunting

• To allow their sister more attention from their mother

• To establish dominance

What is one reason scientists believe animals play?

• To improve their hunting skills

• To establish social hierarchies

• To communicate with other species

• For the sheer enjoyment of it

What dual purpose does play serve for animals?

• It helps them find food and shelter

• It provides training for later life and is fun

• It helps them avoid predators and find mates

• It allows them to communicate and travel