Sharks
Sharks can be found in which oceans?
all of them
What is the fastest two-legged animal?
the ostrich (at up to 70 mph!)
Are cows' average temperatures higher or lower than humans'?
higher, at 102 degrees
How do snakes smell?
with their tongue
Most caterpillars have...
a) 8 eyes
b) 10 eyes
c) 12 eyes
12 eyes, 6 on either side
What is the largest current-day shark?
the whale shark (40-60 feet long)
What is the fastest bird?
the peregrine falcon (at up to 200 mph when diving and 60 mph flat!)
True or false: Cows can taste sourness, bitterness, sweetness, and saltiness.
true
Are there snakes in Iceland?
no, they stop functioning below 50 degrees
One honeybee colony each year can produce...
a) 220 pounds of honey
b) 50 pounds of honey
c) 97 pounds of honey
How do the positions of a shark's eyes help its vision?
they allow nearly 360-degree vision
What is a baby penguin called?
a chick
True or false: Cows can recognize other cows.
true
True or false: A rattlesnake's rattles are made of the same material as human hair.
true, they too are made of keratin
Female fireflies cannot...
a) light up
b) fly
c) move
they cannot fly
Sharks share the five senses plus another, what is it?
the sense of electricity
In terms of the senses, what do most birds lack?
a sense of smell
What advantage does a cow's dislike of bitterness provide it?
helps avoid toxic plants
Do scales cover snakes' eyes?
yes, a transparent one called a brille
Cockroaches will not eat...
a) carrots
b) lettuce
c) cucumbers
cucumbers
What is the largest organ in a shark's body?
the liver (it is filled with oil)
Which bird has the largest wingspan?
the albatross (8-11.5 feet)
True or false: a female cow who has not yet given birth to offspring is called a steer.
false, she is called a heifer.
What is the most common snake in North America and the MA state reptile?
garter snake
The only insect that can turn its head is the...
a) ant
b) mosquito
c) praying mantis
praying mantis