The Speedy Sengi’s Amazing Journey
In The Speedy Sengi’s Amazing Journey, narrator Sir David Attenborough introduces the incredible sengi, a tiny mammal with big energy! She zips along her carefully crafted trails in search of food but these trails also serve as her secret weapon against hungry predators. With her amazing speed and a mental map of every twist and turn, she outsmarts a chasing reptile and dashes back to safety. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
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Q: Why is it important for the sengi to be both fast and clever in its daily life?
A: The sengi needs speed and cleverness to find enough food to survive and to avoid being caught by predators. Its quick thinking and ability to navigate its trails are crucial for staying safe.
Q: How do you think the sengi’s ability to memorize its trails is similar to or different from how a human uses a map or a GPS?
A: Like a human using a map or a GPS, the sengi uses its memory to navigate and find its way. However, unlike humans, it doesn’t rely on tools but instead remembers every twist and turn instinctively, which helps it survive.
Q: How does the sengi’s behavior show that it is both hard-working and clever?
A: The sengi works hard to carve intricate trails and uses them cleverly for hunting and escaping predators. This shows it is hard-working in creating its environment and clever in using it for survival.
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