Comprehension questions:
- Is the Geoffroy’s cat good or bad at swimming?
- Is the Geoffroy’s cat a common or rare species of cat?
- Where does the Geoffroy’s cat live?
- What kind of variation in coat markings and color is seen in the Geoffroy’s cat?
- Is the Geoffroy’s cat good at climbing? How do we know this?
- What is the typical diet of a Geoffroy’s cat?
- Who takes care of the kittens?
- What behavior of the Geoffroy’s cat does Romi say is unusual for a cat?
Vocabulary from the video:
| melanistic (adj.) | having dark-colored skin or hair due to high levels of the pigment melanin |
| polygynous (adj.) | when a male animal has multiple female mates |
| nocturnal (adj.) | active mostly at night |
| den (n.) | a hidden shelter or home for an animal |
Romi’s says thanks:
To Rewilding Argentina (https://rewildingargentina.org/), for sharing their footage with us.
