Going Down Under
The Koala is known for it's exclusive diet of this type of plant
Eucalyptus
What is the term for the small, fast moving birds known for feeding on nectar from flowers?
Hummingbirds
This animal lacks a stomach, hunts prey by electrical signals, and is the largest venomous mammal
Platypus
Three fish are hotly contested to be the fastest swimming animal. Name any of of the three
Sailfish, Marlin, or Swordfish
The Okapi, Gorilla, Bonobo, and Chimpanzee all hail from this famous African Country and it's surrounding regions
The Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
The term used for a juvenile of any species of marsupial
Joey
Despite being commonly described as a scavenger, this bird is in fact a prolific hunter
Buzzard
Eusocial animals, hives with queens, workers, and other castes, are typically invertebrates. Only two vertebrate species engage in this lifestyle, both in the same family. What are they?
Mole-rats
This species of snake is the most venomous in the world
Inland taipan
The Kiwi and Kakapo, two endearing flightless birds, both hail from this island nation
New Zealand
A beautiful reptile from the Outback, able to funnel water from any part of it's body to it's mouth
Thorny Devil
This species of parrot made waves in the zoological world when it's carnivorous habits came to light
New Zealand Kea
This animal possesses long teeth which pierce it's top jaw. If they grow unchecked, they may even pierce it's brain
Babirusa
What creature has the densest hair of any mammal?
Sea Otter
On this Island Chain, one can find penguins, sea dwelling lizards, and a variety of finches
Galapagos Islands
Are marsupials more closely related to the placental mammals like humans and cattle, or to the egg-laying mammals like platypus and echidna?
Placental mammals
This type of large bird creates a nest for it's mate, and then seals her inside of it until her offspring are ready to fledge
Hornbill
Sometimes called the 'bear-cat', this large prehensile tailed animal is notable for smelling like popcorn
Binturong
What is the fastest recorded species of reptile?
Perentie, at 25 mph
The Cassowary can be found in Australia, but is more commonly found in which nearby region?
Papua New Guinea
Much like the Madagascan Aye-Aye Lemur, this marsupial has an elongated finger to get insects out of trees
Striped Possum
This infamous and now extinct bird was sometimes called a penguin. After it's extinction, it retained it's common name and the term penguin was given to a newly discovered group of birds. What was it's common name?
Great Auk
A member of this family of creatures is now known to be biologically immortal
Jellyfish
The largest vertebrate is a type of whale, known as the Blue Whale. What type of animal does the smallest known vertebrate belong to?
Frogs, with the smallest species able to fit on a dime
The beautiful snow leopard, imposing Wild Yak, and majestic Markhor can all be found in this region
The Himalayas