Caribou Fawn Swimming Behavior

The video illustrates the early life challenges of caribou, focusing on their ability to swim at a young age. It highlights the bond between a mother and her fawn, emphasizing the importance of staying together for survival. The mother caribou plays a crucial role in guiding her fawn across rivers, ensuring its safety against the current. Despite successfully crossing one river, the caribou face ongoing challenges and dangers in their journey.

At what age do caribou start swimming?

• 4 weeks old

• 3 weeks old

• 2 weeks old

• 1 week old

Why is it crucial for a fawn to stay with its mother?

• To be protected from predators

• To learn how to find food

• To learn how to swim

• Because no other female will adopt it

What does a fawn do if it gets separated from its mother?

• It swims to the nearest shore

• It calls out to its mother

• It follows another caribou

• It waits silently

How does the mother caribou help her fawn during swimming?

• By calling out to the fawn

• By positioning herself downstream to guide the fawn

• By staying upstream to block the current

• By swimming ahead to show the way

What challenges do caribou face after crossing a river?

• Crossing more rivers and other dangers

• Avoiding predators

• Finding food

• Finding shelter