Animal Classification
Which animal is known for being the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What is the adaptation that helps arctic animals like polar bears survive in freezing temperatures?
Thick fur and a layer of fat
What is the main threat to the survival of sea turtles?
Habitat loss (beaches being developed)
What is the term for animals that are active at night?
Nocturnal
What habitat is home to animals like the jaguar, sloth, and toucan?
Rainforest
What is the term for animals that give birth to live young and feed their babies milk?
mammals
How does a giraffe’s long neck help it survive?
It allows the giraffe to reach high leaves on trees for food
Which large, plant-eating mammal is critically endangered due to poaching for their tusks?
What is the name of the process when a butterfly changes from a caterpillar to an adult?
Metamorphosis
Why is the polar bears habitat endangered?
Melting ice due to climate change
What do we call animals that only eat meat?
carnivores
Why do some animals change the color of their fur depending on the season?
To blend in with their environment and avoid predators.
Why are blue whales considered endangered?
Overhunting by humans (whaling)
What is the name for when animals stay together in groups for protection (like fish)?
Herding or schooling
What ecosystem has extreme temperatures, low rainfall, and animals adapted to the heat, like scorpions and camels?
Desert
What is the name of the largest species of penguin?
Emperor Penguin
How do elephants keep themselves cool?
By flapping their ears
What is the biggest threat to sea otters in the wild?
Why do some animals, like meerkats, stand on their hind legs?
To look out for predators
What type of habitat do frogs typically live in?
Wetlands or ponds
Which group of animals do frogs, toads, and salamanders belong to?
Amphibians
What do frogs use to breathe underwater?
Their skin
Why are coral reefs considered endangered ecosystems?
Rising ocean temperatures and pollution.
Why do some animals, like squirrels, bury nuts in the ground?
To store food for later
What is the natural habitat of the giant panda?
Bamboo forests in China