6th std spiderman in the animal kingdom

Spiderman in the Animal Kingdom

Exercise questions

2. a) The lizard’s striking red and blue markings are astonishingly similar to the

suit worn by Spider – Man. As the reptile crawls, it strikes a pose similar to

Spiderman’s favourite crouching pose.

b) The head, neck and shoulders of the male Mwanza are either a bright

violet or red, while the rest of their bodies are a deep blue colour. The

males change their colour at night or in times of danger. The colours may

also change depending on the dominant males’ mood. When male

agamas get into a skirmish, their bodies develop white spots and their

heads go brown.

c) They live in thatched roofs and other small spaces where they can hide

themselves. They only come out to eat, and when spotted in the open,

they attempt their two legged ‘Spiderman escape’.

d) They require specialized equipment to be kept alive, as they thrive at a particular temperature.

EXTRAS….

Which Hollywood Blockbuster was going to be released in 2012?

(The Amazing Spider-Man)

 What happened before the release of the blockbuster?

(a photographer couple on a holiday in Kenya clicked a picture of a

lizard that bore an uncanny resemblance to spider man)

 Where was the photograph clicked?

(on top of a rock near the Rongai River in the Masai Mara National

Reserve)

 What was the lizard doing when it was clicked?

(basking in the sun)

What is Spiderman’s favourite position? (crouching)

 How did the fans of Spiderman respond to the photographs?

(they went into a frenzy)

What is the lizard called? (Mwanza flat-headed rock agama)

Where is it mostly found? (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda)

 When do the male lizard change colours? (at night or in times of danger)