Fearsome Predators in Nature

What unique feature allows the Northern Short-tailed Shrew to hunt prey larger than itself?

• Venomous spit

• Speed

• Sharp claws

• Camouflage

How do mongooses manage to fight venomous snakes like cobras?

• They have thick fur that protects them

• They are immune to all types of venom

• They have specially-shaped receptors that resist neurotoxins

• They use their speed to avoid bites

What is the primary hunting strategy of giant otters when dealing with large prey?

• Digging traps

• Ambushing from trees

• Hunting in groups

• Using toxic saliva

What makes wolverines bold enough to challenge larger predators?

• Their ambush tactics and audacity

• Their large size

• Their venomous bite

• Their ability to fly

How do epomis beetle larvae capture their prey?

• By chasing them down

• By luring and tricking them into attacking

• By using a sticky web

• By digging pits