Otter and Monkey Behavior Comparison

The video explores the life of a tropical river otter, highlighting its adaptations for swimming, such as a sleek body and webbed feet. It discusses the otter's diet, which includes crustaceans, insects, and small mammals, and its ability to hold its breath underwater for extended periods. The video also covers the challenges the otter faces with parasites and how it copes with them.

What feature makes the tropical river otter an excellent swimmer?

• Its thick fur

• Its sharp teeth

• Its webbed feet

• Its long whiskers

How long can the tropical river otter hold its breath underwater?

• Up to 12 minutes

• Up to 8 minutes

• Up to 5 minutes

• Up to 10 minutes

What is NOT part of the otter's diet?

• Birds

• Insects

• Crustaceans

• Leaves

Where does the otter prefer to eat larger fish?

• Underwater

• On dry land

• In trees

• In its den

What problem do parasites like ticks cause for the otter?

• They scare away the otter's prey

• They embed in the otter's skin

• They make the otter's fur fall out

• They make the otter swim slower

How do monkeys differ from otters in dealing with parasites?

• Monkeys use their teeth

• Monkeys use their fingers

• Monkeys use their feet

• Monkeys use their tails