How Is That Not Killing You?

What is the main idea of this video?

• Animals that live in extreme cold environments.

• The different types of venomous animals in the world.

• Unique adaptations animals have to survive dangerous situations.

• How animals use their senses to find food and avoid predators.

How do fish in the Antarctic Ocean survive in water that is below freezing?

• They have very thick blubber that insulates them from the cold.

• They produce special proteins that act like antifreeze in their blood.

• They swim very fast to generate heat and stay warm.

• They migrate to warmer waters during the coldest months.

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that helps woodpeckers protect their brains while pecking?

• Spongy bone around their brain with a protective mesh.

• Tongues that wrap around their skull to absorb shock.

• Nictitating membranes (second eyelids) to protect their eyes.

• A very small brain that is less susceptible to damage.

How does a mongoose prevent a cobra's neurotoxins from harming its nervous system?

• It has a thick skin that the cobra's fangs cannot penetrate.

• It produces a special sugar chain that blocks the neurotoxins from binding to receptors.

• It has a very fast metabolism that breaks down the venom quickly.

• It has a natural antibody that neutralizes the venom.