ANIMAL KINGDOM
Known as the "king of the jungle," this big cat actually lives mostly in grasslands and savannas.
What is a lion?
Despite its name, this "killer" marine mammal is actually the largest member of the dolphin family.
What is an orca?
This flightless bird is the largest living bird species.
What is an ostrich?
This reptile changes color and can move its eyes independently.
What is a chameleon?
A group of wolves is known by this collective noun.
What is a pack?
This largest land animal uses its trunk for breathing, smelling, and grabbing food.
What is an elephant?
This giant fish, the largest in the world, feeds mainly on plankton.
What is a whale shark?
Known for its colorful tail feathers, this bird is often associated with royalty.
What is a peacock?
Frogs belong to this class of animals that typically live both in water and on land.
What are amphibians?
This fastest land animal can reach speeds of around 70 miles per hour.
What is a cheetah?
This black-and-white bear native to China feeds primarily on bamboo.
What is a giant panda?
With eight arms lined with suckers, this intelligent cephalopod can solve puzzles.
What is an octopus?
This bird of prey can spot small animals from great distances and is a symbol of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
The world's largest living reptile is this species found in parts of Southeast Asia and Australia.
What is the saltwater crocodile?
This mammal lays eggs, has a duck-like bill, and is one of only a few monotremes.
What is a platypus?
The only mammals capable of true sustained flight belong to this group.
This marine mammal is famous for balancing balls and performing tricks at aquariums.
What is a sea lion?
Capable of hovering in place, this tiny bird beats its wings dozens of times per second.
What is a hummingbird?
Unlike most snakes, this species can detect heat from warm-blooded prey using special facial pits.
What is a pit viper?
Bees communicate the location of food sources through this famous movement.
What is the waggle dance? (a sophisticated, figure-eight choreography performed by forager bees to share precise coordinates of valuable resources—like nectar, pollen, water, or new nest sites—with their hivemates)
This animal's scientific name is Canis lupus familiaris.
What is a dog?
The narwhal's famous tusk is actually an elongated version of this body part.
What is a tooth?
This nocturnal bird can rotate its head about 270 degrees.
What is an owl?
This amphibian can regrow lost limbs, parts of its heart, and even portions of its brain.
What is an axolotl?
Found only on Madagascar, these primates include species such as the indri and the aye-aye.
What are lemurs?