80 Questions
What is the term for the process of a horse growing and changing from birth to an older adult horse?
Life cycle
At what age does a horse typically become an adult?
Four years old
What is the term for a baby lion?
Cub
How old are lions when they are fully grown?
Six years old
What is the term for a baby tiger?
Cub
How long does it take for tiger cubs to grow into young tigers and go out on their own?
Between 17 months and two years
What is the process called when a female crocodile lays her eggs in a hole she makes along a riverbed or shoreline?
Nesting
How many species of crocodiles are found around the world?
14
What is the term for a group of living things that can make more of itself?
Species
How long before mating does a female crocodile lay her eggs?
Two months
How many eggs do Nile crocodiles typically lay?
Between 25 and 80
Why do male crocodiles splash, grunt, growl, and slap their snouts against the water?
To attract a mate
How long do young crocodiles rely on their mother for protection and care?
Nearly two years
What is unique about the way crocodile parents care for their young?
They guard the eggs for three months
How long can a crocodile's life cycle last?
Up to 60 years
What is the primary difference between baby crocodiles and adult crocodiles?
Size
What do mother monkeys teach their babies during the babyhood stage?
Socialization skills
How long does the gestation period of a monkey last?
Four to eight months
When do monkeys typically start looking for mates?
Between four to eight years old
What is the definition of a life cycle?
The changes in life of any living thing
What is the first stage of a monkey's life cycle?
In its mother's womb
What is the purpose of a hen sitting on an egg?
To keep the egg warm
What is a young chick called before it starts laying eggs?
A pullet
How many eggs can some hens lay in one year?
Over 200 eggs
What is the longest a hen can live?
Up to 25 years or more
Why do hens breed with roosters in the spring and summer months?
Because of the long stretches of daylight
What is a baby cheetah called?
A cub
How fast can an adult cheetah run?
Up to 70 miles per hour
How much does a new-born cheetah cub weigh?
Around 5-10 ounces
What do baby chicks look like when they first hatch?
They are covered in down
How many cubs are usually born at a time?
Three to five
What is the purpose of the mantle on a cheetah cub's back?
To shield them from bad weather and camouflage them in the grass
How long do cheetah cubs drink their mother's milk?
Six to eight weeks
What do cheetah cubs practice during play?
Sneaking, chasing, and tackling
When do cheetah cubs start chasing and killing their own prey?
At eight months old
Why can cheetahs run so fast?
All of the above
How far can a cheetah run in one stride?
20 to 25 feet
How long can a cheetah maintain its top speed?
For a few seconds
What is special about a cheetah's nostrils?
They are very large
What do cheetahs use to practice killing before hunting on their own?
Live, wounded animals
What is the age when a horse becomes an adult?
Four years old
What is unique about lions' life cycles?
Their life cycles are very short
What is the term for a group of lions?
Pride
What is the first stage of a tiger's life cycle?
Cub
What do mother crocodiles do for their babies?
Nurture and care for them
What is the term for the process of a female crocodile laying her eggs in a hole?
Nesting
How many species of crocodiles are found around the world?
14
What is the term for a group of living things that can make more of itself?
Species
At what age do tiger cubs stop drinking their mother's milk?
Between 17 months and 2 years old
What is the life cycle of an animal?
The process of growing and changing from birth to an older adult
What is the primary purpose of a hen sitting on her eggs?
To keep the eggs warm, helping the embryo to develop
How long does it take for a baby hen to develop its feathers?
One to two months
What is the term for a young chick before it starts laying eggs?
Pullet
How many eggs can some hens lay in one year?
Over 200
What is the longest a hen can live?
25 years or more
Why do hens breed with roosters in the spring and summer months?
Because of the long stretches of daylight
What is the life cycle of a monkey?
Gestation, babyhood, adulthood
How long does the gestation period of a monkey last?
Not mentioned in the text
What do mother monkeys teach their babies during the babyhood stage?
Not mentioned in the text
How fast can an adult cheetah run?
Up to 70 miles per hour
What is the primary role of a male crocodile during the egg-laying process?
Protecting the female and her eggs from predators
What is the approximate length of a baby crocodile at birth?
12 inches
How often can a female crocodile go through the nesting process in her lifetime?
Up to 45 times
What is the main difference between a baby monkey and an adult monkey?
Their size
During which stage of a monkey's life cycle does it learn socialization skills from its mother?
Babyhood
How long can a crocodile's life cycle last?
Up to 60 years
What is the term for the changes in life of any living thing?
Life cycle
How do male crocodiles attract females?
By splashing, grunting, growling, and slapping their snouts against the water
What is the purpose of a mother crocodile carrying her babies in her mouth to the water?
To protect them from predators
How long do young crocodiles rely on their mother for protection and care?
For nearly two years
What is the typical number of cubs born to a cheetah at a time?
Three to five
What is the purpose of the mantle on a cheetah cub's back?
To help them blend in with their surroundings
How long do cheetah cubs drink their mother's milk?
Six to eight weeks
What do cheetah cubs practice during play?
Skills they will need to hunt and kill dinner
At what age do cheetah cubs start to chase and kill their own prey?
Eight months
What is special about a cheetah's heart?
It is very powerful
How far can a cheetah run in one stride?
Twenty to twenty-five feet
What is unique about the way a cheetah accelerates?
It accelerates rapidly
What do cheetahs use to practice killing before hunting on their own?
Wounded animals
At what age do cheetah cubs typically leave their mother and go out on their own?
Fifteen to twenty-four months
Study Notes
Life Cycle of a Horse
- A foal is a baby horse, and at one year old, it becomes a yearling.
- At two years old, a male horse becomes a colt, and a female horse becomes a filly.
- Horses become adult at four years old and typically live for around 25 years.
Life Cycle of a Lion
- Lion cubs learn to walk, join the pride, become sexually mature, and become fully grown adult lions all under the age of six years old.
Life Cycle of a Tiger
- Tigers have different stages of life, from newborn cubs to adult tigers.
- Newborn cubs are small and helpless, and their mothers teach them how to hunt for food.
- Between 17 months and two years, the cubs grow into young tigers and go out on their own.
Life Cycle of a Crocodile
- Female crocodiles lay eggs in a hole along a riverbed or shoreline, and the number of eggs varies depending on the species.
- There are 14 species of crocodiles, and they care for their babies before and after birth.
- Young crocodiles live under the safeguard of their mother for nearly two years, learning to hunt and care for themselves.
- As they grow older, they continue to grow about one foot every year, develop up to 60 sharp teeth, and seek out mates to make more of their own species.
Life Cycle of a Monkey
- The life cycle of a monkey begins in its mother's womb, where it develops its body parts during the gestation period.
- The monkey then goes through the stages of babyhood, where it learns through observation and socialization with its mother.
- Finally, it reaches adulthood, where it starts looking for a mate and begins the process of developing a new baby monkey.
- The life cycle of a monkey can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years, depending on the type of monkey.
Life Cycle of a Hen
- Hens begin their lives inside eggshells, and it takes about three weeks for the baby to hatch.
- Baby hens, or pullets, spend about six months developing their feathers and eating plants and animals.
- Once they start laying eggs, they are considered full-grown hens.
- A hen's lifespan can vary depending on where it lives, ranging from 2 to 25 years or more.
Life Cycle of a Cheetah
- Cheetah cubs are born with spots, but they are close together, making their fur a darker, ash gray color.
- They have a silvery strip of fur called a mantle that helps camouflage them in the grass.
- Mother cheetahs protect their cubs by moving them around to different places after a few days.
- Cheetah cubs learn to hunt through playing with each other and practicing killing wounded animals.
- They leave their mother and go out on their own to take care of themselves when they are between 15 and 24 months old.
Cheetah Speed
- Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth, able to run from zero to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds.
- They have special adaptations, such as wide nostrils, large lungs, a powerful heart, and large arteries, that allow them to achieve these fast speeds.
- Cheetahs can only run this fast for about 30 seconds before getting tired out.
Life Cycle of a Horse
- A foal is a baby horse, and at one year old, it becomes a yearling.
- At two years old, a male horse becomes a colt, and a female horse becomes a filly.
- Horses become adult at four years old and typically live for around 25 years.
Life Cycle of a Lion
- Lion cubs learn to walk, join the pride, become sexually mature, and become fully grown adult lions all under the age of six years old.
Life Cycle of a Tiger
- Tigers have different stages of life, from newborn cubs to adult tigers.
- Newborn cubs are small and helpless, and their mothers teach them how to hunt for food.
- Between 17 months and two years, the cubs grow into young tigers and go out on their own.
Life Cycle of a Crocodile
- Female crocodiles lay eggs in a hole along a riverbed or shoreline, and the number of eggs varies depending on the species.
- There are 14 species of crocodiles, and they care for their babies before and after birth.
- Young crocodiles live under the safeguard of their mother for nearly two years, learning to hunt and care for themselves.
- As they grow older, they continue to grow about one foot every year, develop up to 60 sharp teeth, and seek out mates to make more of their own species.
Life Cycle of a Monkey
- The life cycle of a monkey begins in its mother's womb, where it develops its body parts during the gestation period.
- The monkey then goes through the stages of babyhood, where it learns through observation and socialization with its mother.
- Finally, it reaches adulthood, where it starts looking for a mate and begins the process of developing a new baby monkey.
- The life cycle of a monkey can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years, depending on the type of monkey.
Life Cycle of a Hen
- Hens begin their lives inside eggshells, and it takes about three weeks for the baby to hatch.
- Baby hens, or pullets, spend about six months developing their feathers and eating plants and animals.
- Once they start laying eggs, they are considered full-grown hens.
- A hen's lifespan can vary depending on where it lives, ranging from 2 to 25 years or more.
Life Cycle of a Cheetah
- Cheetah cubs are born with spots, but they are close together, making their fur a darker, ash gray color.
- They have a silvery strip of fur called a mantle that helps camouflage them in the grass.
- Mother cheetahs protect their cubs by moving them around to different places after a few days.
- Cheetah cubs learn to hunt through playing with each other and practicing killing wounded animals.
- They leave their mother and go out on their own to take care of themselves when they are between 15 and 24 months old.
Cheetah Speed
- Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth, able to run from zero to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds.
- They have special adaptations, such as wide nostrils, large lungs, a powerful heart, and large arteries, that allow them to achieve these fast speeds.
- Cheetahs can only run this fast for about 30 seconds before getting tired out.
Learn about the life cycle of horses and lions, from birth to adulthood. Understand the different stages of development and their lifespans.
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