Marula Fruits and Animal Behavior

The video explores the relationship between marula trees and wildlife, focusing on how vervet monkeys, squirrels, and elephants consume the fruits. Squirrels eat the fruit methodically, while elephants require large quantities due to their size. The marula tree provides abundant fruit, supporting various animals in the ecosystem.

What is a notable feature of the marula tree?

• It has a thin canopy.

• Its branches are bare.

• It produces no fruits.

• It is topped by a thick canopy.

How do squirrels consume marula fruits?

• They eat the peel and discard the flesh.

• They discard the peel and eat the flesh and nut.

• They only eat the nut inside.

• They eat the entire fruit without discarding anything.

What makes marula fruits a complete meal for squirrels?

• They are rich in vitamin C, protein, and oil.

• They contain only carbohydrates.

• They are low in nutrients.

• They are high in sugar.

Why do elephants need more food than squirrels?

• They are smaller in size.

• They are more active.

• They eat less frequently.

• They weigh much more.

How much fruit can a single marula tree yield in a season?

• Up to 10,000 fruits

• Up to 90,000 fruits

• Up to 1,000 fruits

• Up to 5,000 fruits

What type of marula fruits do elephants prefer?

• Ripe fruits on the ground

• Green fruits hanging in the tree

• Overripe fruits

• Unripe fruits on the ground

How do elephants obtain ripe marula fruits?

• They wait for them to fall naturally.

• They climb the tree to pick them.

• They use a powerful headbutt to loosen them.

• They use their trunks to shake the tree.