Understanding Tiger Cubs' Behavior

The video introduces the Sumatran tigers at the zoo, focusing on their personalities and the training they receive from their keeper, Marie Magnuson. The training involves using treats and whistles to reinforce behavior, similar to training a puppy. The cubs, Maharani, Gunter, and Maati, each have unique traits and learning routines. While Maharani is calm, Gunter is assertive, and Maati is shy, requiring gentle coaxing. Despite being in a zoo, the cubs practice hunting skills through playful interactions, learning to pounce and sneak up on each other.

Which of the following best describes Maharani's personality?

• Shy and hesitant

• Calm and mellow

• Feisty and assertive

• Aggressive and loud

What is the relationship between Ran and Soy?

• They are siblings

• They are rivals

• They are very attached to each other

• They are indifferent to each other

What tool does Marie Magnuson use to reinforce the tigers' behavior?

• A leash

• A bell

• A whistle

• A clicker

What is Gunter's most notable trait during training?

• He is the shyest

• He is the most playful

• He is the most assertive

• He is the calmest

How does Marie try to communicate with Maati when she is hesitant?

• By clapping

• By using a bell

• By chuffing

• By using a leash

How much meat does Marie feed the tiger family each week?

• 30 lbs

• 40 lbs

• 20 lbs

• 50 lbs

Which cub is described as the shyest?

• Maharani

• Soy

• Maati

• Gunter

What behavior do the cubs learn from their mother, Soy?

• How to roar

• How to swim

• How to pounce

• How to climb trees

What is the purpose of the cubs' play behavior?

• To learn to swim

• To practice hunting skills

• To bond with their parents

• To entertain visitors

What is the main focus of the tiger cubs' lessons?

• Learning to hunt

• Learning to climb

• Learning to socialize

• Learning to swim