2.2 Animal Senses

Which sense allows animals to detect sounds in their environment?

• Sight

• Hearing

• Taste

• Touch

What are the two main strategies animals use to stay alive?

• Finding a mate and building shelter

• Finding food and avoiding enemies

• Playing with friends and exploring the world

• Sleeping and drinking water

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What is a notable characteristic of a black rhinoceros's senses?

• Excellent eyesight for hunting prey

• Poor eyesight but terrific hearing and sense of smell

• A strong sense of touch for navigating dense forests

• Highly developed taste buds for distinguishing plants

How do the eyes of prey animals differ from those of predators?

• Prey animals have forward-facing eyes for depth perception, while predators have laterally placed eyes for a wide field of view.

• Prey animals have laterally placed eyes for a wide field of view, while predators have forward-facing eyes for depth perception.

• Both prey and predators have forward-facing eyes, but predators have better night vision.

• Both prey and predators have laterally placed eyes, but prey animals have better color vision.