Savanna Animals and Their Adaptations

What is a key characteristic of the savanna biome?

• Distinct dry and wet seasons

• Abundant water sources

• Dense forest cover

• Cold temperatures year-round

How do African elephants help shape their ecosystem?

• By hunting smaller animals

• By planting trees

• By digging water holes

• By building nests

What is a unique feature of giraffes that helps them feed?

• Their long prehensile tongue

• Their ability to fly

• Their nocturnal vision

• Their sharp claws

Why do zebras often stay in large groups?

• To confuse predators with their stripes

• To hunt more effectively

• To conserve water

• To migrate faster

What is a unique hunting strategy of African wild dogs?

• Cooperative pack hunting

• Flying to spot prey

• Using camouflage

• Hunting alone

What is the primary diet of warthogs?

• Fruits and nuts

• Insects and small mammals

• Grass, roots, and berries

• Fish and amphibians

What is a common misconception about hyenas?

• They are only scavengers

• They are herbivores

• They are solitary animals

• They cannot communicate

What role do dung beetles play in the savanna ecosystem?

• Pollinating flowers

• Building nests in trees

• Rolling and burying dung

• Hunting small insects

How do ostriches compensate for their inability to fly?

• By digging burrows

• By swimming

• By running at high speeds

• By climbing trees

What is a unique feature of meerkats that helps them survive?

• Their ability to fly

• Their venomous bite

• Their immunity to venom

• Their nocturnal habits