Woodpeckers vs. the World | National Geographic

What do acorn woodpeckers do with the acorns they collect?

• They eat them right away.

• They use them to build their nests.

• They store them in holes they peck into trees.

• They roll them on the ground for fun.

Which two types of animals are mentioned as threats to the acorn woodpeckers' stored food supply?

• Bears and deer.

• Snakes and foxes.

• Birds of prey and ground squirrels.

• Coyotes and raccoons.

Why is it necessary for acorn woodpeckers to store more acorns than they might immediately need?

• To attract other woodpeckers to their territory.

• To make sure they have enough food if some acorns rot or are stolen, and so they don't have to move to find food.

• To show off their hard work to other animals.

• To feed other animals in the forest during winter.

What is a positive outcome of the acorns that are accidentally dropped by woodpeckers during the storage process?

• They become food for insects.

• They help new oak trees grow.

• They are collected by humans for food.

• They are used by other birds to build nests.