Groups of Animals
What is a group of fish called?
A School
True or False: All cats, including lions, tigers, leopards, bobcats, and house cats, can purr.
FALSE!
Big cats, like lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars, can roar but NOT purr.
Cougars and smaller cats, like bobcats, ocelots, lynxes, and house cats, CAN PURR but not roar.
What is the tallest species of penguin?
Emperor Penguin
How many legs does an octopus have?
8
What is the largest mammal?
Blue Whale
What is a group of lions called?
A Pride
What is the ultimate apex predator of the ocean?
The Orca (or Killer Whale) sits at the top of the food web
What bird can fly backward?
How many teeth does a shark have?
3000
What is the tallest animal?
Giraffe
What is a group of crows called?
A Murder
What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
Alligator:
-Snout: "U" shaped, hidden teeth
-Habitat: fresh water, like lakes and swamps
-Color: dark grey or Black
-Behavior: shy and less aggressive
Crocodile:
-Snout: "V" shaped, visible lower teeth
-Habitat: salt or brackish water
-Color: olive green or tan
-Behavior: active and more aggressive
What bird has the widest wingspan?
An Albatross
Which mammal has the most powerful bite?
A Hippo
What is the largest living rodent?
A Capybara
What is a group of geese called?
A Gaggle
How fast can a cheetah run?
75 mph
What bird is the national symbol of New Zealand?
A Kiwi
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
What is the slowest animal in the world?
Three-Toed Slothes
What is a group of caterpillars called?
An Army
What color is a polar bear's skin?
Black
What is a male swan called?
A Cob
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
In its head
Which animal never sleeps?
Bull Frogs