Anaconda vs. Mammal | National Geographic

Which of the following describes a capybara?

• A small, fast-moving rodent.

• The largest rodent on the planet, weighing over 100 pounds.

• A type of bird that lives in the water.

• A venomous snake found in Venezuela.

How do anacondas primarily locate and capture their prey?

• They use their excellent eyesight to spot prey from afar.

• They poison their prey with venom.

• They use their tongue to sense scent molecules, then ambush and constrict.

• They chase their prey on land until it tires.

Why is it important for a female anaconda to eat a large meal before mating?

• To gain enough energy to fight off other anacondas.

• To store energy for the long period of pregnancy when she won't eat.

• To attract a mate with her full stomach.

• To help her digest her previous meal faster.

How long does it take for an anaconda to ingest its prey and then fully digest it?

• Ingestion takes minutes, digestion takes hours.

• Ingestion takes hours, digestion takes several days.

• Ingestion takes days, digestion takes weeks.

• Ingestion and digestion both happen almost instantly.