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Facts!
Facts!
100
This pale colored porpoise is found in Arctic coastal waters and rivers and is commonly known as the "Unicorn" of the sea.
The Narwhal
100
This bird is known for its beautiful coloring and impressive singing skills. It is the state bird for seven different states (the most of any bird species), including Indiana.
The Northern Cardinal
100
These tracks belong to which animal?
Black Bear
100
What breed of dog was Lassie in the television series "Lassie"?
A Collie
100
Dogs do not sweat by panting, contrary to popular belief. Where do dogs have sweat glands?
Their paws
100
What bird is considered to be a universal symbol of peace?
The Dove
200
What fish is known to be the most poisonous, and is ironically considered a delicacy in Japan?
The Puffer Fish
200
Name two subspecies of tigers. Clue: There are 6 subspecies today. Three are now extinct, but will still count as acceptable answers!
Bengal (or Indian), Sumatran, Siberian (or Amur), South China, Malayan, Indo-Chinese, Bali (extinct), Javan (extinct), or Caspian (extinct)
200
These tracks belong to which animal?
A rabbit
200
What are the names of the three main characters in the movie "Homeward Bound"?
Shadow, Chance and Sassy
200
This gorgeous large breed dog is known for its sweet and gentle demeanor. Despite its heavy coat and large size, this breed was meant for the water with large webbed paws. Lewis and Clark had one of these dogs, named Seaman, on their expedition across the American continent in the early 1800's. What is this breed of dog?
A Newfoundland
200
How many noses does a slug have?
Four
300
A shrimp's heart is found in which part of its body?
Its head!
300
A group of elephants has been given two different names. They are often referred to as a herd, but what is the other name for a group of elephants?
A parade
300
These tracks obviously belong to a horse. What is the correct term for the triangular piece of tissue on a horse's hoof?
It's called a frog! It serves as a shock absorber.
300
In what decade did the show "Mr. Ed", featuring a talking horse, run? 50 bonus points if you can name Mr. Ed's specific coloring.
In the 1960's. He was a beautiful Palomino.
300
Name four dogs in the sporting category.
Examples: German Shorthaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, Weimaraner. (There are many others)
300
This fish is able to jump out of the water and fly to evade its predators, gliding hundreds of meters in the air. What is the name of this fish?
The Flying Fish
400
What is the fastest known marine animal?
The sailfish (It's been clocked at speeds up to 68mph and it can get up to 11ft long)
400
What is the fastest land snake?
The Black Mamba
400
These tracks belong to which animal?
A beaver
400
What is the name of the lead sled dog of Leonhard Seppala who ran 300 miles across central and northern Alaska with a serum for diphtheria in 1925? (Hint: Balto only ran the last 55 mile stretch of the journey, but received the praise and acclamation from the public)
Bonus 50 points if you can name what city in Alaska was hit with the illness.
Togo helped rush the medicine to Nome, Alaska.
400
What is the name of the dog competition in which dogs compete in jumping for distance or height from a platform into a body of water?
Dock Diving (Dock Jumping is also acceptable)
400
What is the name of the protein that helps make up a rhino's horn, a bird's beak and a reptile's nails?
Keratin
500
Other than sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing, what can sharks also sense?
They can sense electricity (they sense the electrical signals emitted by a fish's twitching muscles/heartbeat)
500
Oxpeckers and zebras are known for helping each other out. The oxpecker sits on the zebra's back, eating any bugs or parasites it finds. The zebra benefits from having these bugs removed from its body. Name this type of relationship as well as one additional relationship found in nature. (Bonus 100 points if you can name all 5 types of biological relationships)
Mutualism
Also: Predation, Competition, Parasitism, Commensalism
500
These tracks belong to which animal?
An opossum!
500
What was the name of Roy Roger's famous horse in his old Western movies?
Trigger (Golden Cloud would be given partial credit)
500
What breed of dog has won the World's Ugliest Dog Competition the most times? (You must have the correct name for the breed, not just a description of it!)
The Chinese Crested
500
What is a group of jellyfish called?
A smack