Exploring the Komodo Dragons at ARC

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Where are Scheltopusiks found?

In the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

In the rainforests of South America

In the grasslands and dry rocky hillsides of eastern and southern Europe and central Asia (correct)

In the deserts of North Africa

What type of lizard is the Scheltopusik?

A venomous lizard

A legless lizard (correct)

A lizard with four legs

A flying lizard

What do Scheltopusiks eat?

Only plants

Arthropods, frogs, and small mammals (correct)

Only small mammals

Only frogs

When are Scheltopusiks active?

Crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a Scheltopusik's tail is broken?

The tail will grow back to the same length (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Komodo dragon's forked tongue?

To help them detect the location of their prey (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight range of a Komodo dragon?

154-176 pounds (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Komodo dragon's natural habitat?

Deserts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Komodo dragon's ability to reproduce without males called?

Parthenogenesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the "third eye" on top of the Komodo dragon's head called?

Parietal eye (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the bright colors of the Panamanian Golden Frog?

To warn predators it is poisonous (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do male Panamanian Golden Frogs assist in the development of tadpoles?

They transport the tadpoles to small puddles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a species of Poison Dart Frog mentioned in the text?

Red-Eyed Tree Frog (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of habitat do Yellow-Banded Poison Dart Frogs prefer?

Humid or wet forest soil and tree roots (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Poison Dart Frogs is NOT true?

They are nocturnal (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do Panamanian Golden Frogs communicate?

By using semaphore (hand waving and vocalizations) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest threat to Komodo Dragons?

Habitat loss due to human encroachment (B) Signup and view all the answers

When was Komodo National Park established?

1980 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the female reticulated python's behavior?

They incubate their eggs and "shiver" to create warmth (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can guests help Komodo Dragons?

By reducing, reusing, and recycling to keep the oceans clean (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Sasu, the reticulated python?

Sasu is particularly good at hiding in higher places (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of food for Komodo Dragons?

Deer and other large mammals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Bushmasters is true?

They prefer areas with high rainfall and temperatures above 75°F. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length that a Bushmaster snake can reach?

12 feet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary hunting strategy of Bushmasters?

They are ambush predators that wait for prey to come near. (C) Signup and view all the answers