Savanna Animals and Their Adaptations

What is a key characteristic of the savanna biome?

• High rainfall throughout the year

• Covered in dense forests

• Cold all year round

• Warm with distinct dry and wet seasons

How do African elephants help shape their ecosystem?

• By building nests

• By hunting smaller animals

• By digging water holes and knocking down trees

• By planting trees

What is unique about the social structure of lions?

• They form packs like wolves

• They live in prides

• They live alone

• They migrate in herds

What adaptation allows giraffes to reach high leaves?

• Their long necks

• Their sharp claws

• Their ability to fly

• Their strong legs

What is the primary hunting strategy of cheetahs?

• Running at high speeds in short bursts

• Ambushing from trees

• Digging traps

• Hunting in large groups

How do zebras use their stripes for survival?

• To store water

• To confuse predators

• To attract mates

• To regulate body temperature

What is a unique feature of African wild dogs?

• They are solitary hunters

• They have a patchy coat and communicate with a variety of sounds

• They are nocturnal

• They live in trees

What is a common misconception about hyenas?

• They are the largest predators

• They are herbivores

• They cannot communicate

• They are only scavengers

What role do dung beetles play in the savanna ecosystem?

• They build large nests

• They pollinate flowers

• They help recycle nutrients by processing animal waste

• They are primary predators

How do ostriches compensate for their inability to fly?

• By running at high speeds

• By climbing trees

• By digging burrows

• By swimming