Amphibians
What does the word "amphibian" mean?
"Double life" (because many live both in water and on land)
Which bird is known for delivering babies in folklore?
The stork
Which mammal is the fastest land animal?
The cheetah
Which fish is famous for swimming upstream to lay eggs?
Salmon
True or False: All invertebrates are insects.
False
Are amphibians warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Cold-blooded (ectothermic)
True or False: All birds can fly.
False (penguins, ostriches, and emus are examples of flightless birds)
Which mammal is known as a "sea cow"?
The manatee
What is the name of the colorful ecosystem where many tropical fish live?
Coral reef
What hard outer covering protects many invertebrates?
An exoskeleton
What process changes a tadpole into an adult frog?
Metamorphosis
What is the largest bird in the world?
The ostrich
What is the largest mammal in the world?
The blue whale
What do fish use to swim and steer?
Fins
What is the largest group of invertebrates?
Arthropods
True or False: Amphibians have scales like reptiles.
False
What is the study of birds called?
Ornithology
Which mammal can sleep while floating in the ocean and is known for thick fur?
The sea otter
What is a baby fish called?
A fry
How many legs does an insect have?
Six
What famous frog is known for saying "It's not easy being green"?
Kermit the Frog
Which bird can fly backward?
The hummingbird
What is the largest land mammal on Earth?
The African elephant
What is the study of fish called?
Ichthyology
What insect is famous for migrating thousands of miles each year?
Monarch butterfly