SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description

●   They are common in Western and South Australia

●   They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31…………….

●   They are relatively large

●   Their diet consists mainly of 32…………….

●   Their main predators are large birds and 33………………

Navigation study

●   One study found that lizards can use the 34………………. to help them navigate

Observations in the wild

●   Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35……………… for several years

What people want

●   Possible reasons:

     –  to improve the survival of their young

        (but little 36……………… has been noted between parents and children)

     –  to provide 37………………. for female lizards

Tracking study

     –  A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the 38……………… of the lizards

     –  This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of 39……………… taken

     –  It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another

     –  This may be in order to reduce chances of 40………………..