Animal Vision and Communication

What do animals use their senses for?

• To talk to each other

• To know where they are going

• To keep safe and find food

• All of these things

How far away can an eagle see a rabbit?

• From miles away

• A few steps away

• Only when it's very close

• Only when the rabbit is moving

What special light can a Nankeen Kestrel see to find its prey?

• Infrared light

• Ultraviolet light

• X-ray light

• Green light

What kind of vision helps owls know how far away things are?

• Tunnel vision

• Peripheral vision

• Stereoscopic vision

• Night vision

What special part of their eyes helps big cats like lions and tigers see well in the dark?

• A reflective layer

• A large pupil

• A colorful iris

• A thick lens

Cheetahs are known for being very fast hunters during the day. What two things help them catch their prey?

• Strong claws and sharp teeth

• Great speed and excellent eyesight

• Good hearing and a strong sense of smell

• Camouflage and quiet footsteps

How much better is a lion's night vision compared to a human's?

• Two times better

• Four times better

• Six times better

• Eight times better

What is the special word for animals, like many cats, that are most active during dawn and dusk?

• Nocturnal

• Diurnal

• Crepuscular

• Hibernating

What special ability do chameleons have with their eyes?

• They can see very far away.

• Their eyes can move in different directions at the same time.

• They can change their eye color.

• They can see in complete darkness.

Why do some flowers have patterns that people cannot see?

• To hide from big animals.

• To help bees find their way to nectar.

• To make the flowers look special to other plants.

• To protect themselves from the sun.