Sneak a Peek at the Miniature Animals of the South American Forests
In Sneak a Peek at the Miniature Animals of the South American Forests, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how the world’s smallest deer is on alert as the smallest cat in the Americas stalks it! Fortunately for the deer, the cat finds moths to feast upon. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: Why do you think the pudu feeds in the dark?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may suggest that it is too small to compete with larger browsers that come out in daylight.
Q: What do you think the male pudu would do if the kodkod attacked?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may suggest that it would fight using its antlers.
Q: How has the tiny kodkod adapted to life in the forest?
A: It hunts small prey; it stays away when the male pudu is on guard; it can survive on moths.