Pets
Ornamentals
Invasives
Fun Facts
100

What "pet" can be found on bourbon street?

Reticulated Python

100

Which ornamental can be seen all over Tulane campus?

Red spider lily

100

Where is the Chinese Tallow tree native to?

southern and central China

100

Who brought over the chinese tallow tree?

Benjamin Franklin

200

Which pet is also an ornamental?

Peacock

200

Which ornamental is pollinator friendly?

Blue anise sage

200

Which species do brown anoles displace?

green anoles
200

What bird exists on all continents except Antarctica?

White heron/great egret

300

Which animal was brought to NOLA in the 1960s exotic pet trade? 

Monk parakeet/Quaker Parrot

300

Why was the blue heron hunted?

Their feathers were used for hat making

300

Which invasive species has incredible mimicry abilties?

Common myrna
300

Which plant is used to cure burns / as a digestive supplement?

Aloe vera

400

Where do leopard geckos store their fat?

In their tails

400

Which ornamental is seen as a symbol of renewal and rebirth?

Red spider lily

400

Which species can double its population in 2 wweeks?

Common water hyacinth 

400

Which plant is a staple of Southeast Asian cuisisne?

Thai basil

500

Where do reticulated python originate from?

Southeast Asia

500

Why does the beekeeping community want to control the population of Chinese tallow tree?

Rich tasty honey made of Chinese tallow

500

What is allelepathy?

When plants excrete toxins into the ground to prevent the growth of other plants 

500

What color is the throat fan of brown anoles?

Orange

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