Mammals
What do you call a group of wolves?
Which is not a mammal: Tortoises, bats, or primates?
Tortoises
What is the largest rainforest in the world?
The Amazon rainforest
What do horses and cows have in common?
They doze standing up
What group of animals fly in a V-formation?
Geese
What is stored in the hump of a camel?
Fat, which allows them to go long periods of time without eating or drinking because their body converts the stored fat into needed energy.
What is a female elephant called?
A cow
Which rainforest insect can carry up to 50 times its own weight?
Leaf cutter ants: These ants carry leaves to their homes to grow fungus gardens for food. They live in complex societies with many members, each with a specific role.
True or false: Sharks have a special sense that allows them to detect weak electrical signals generated by their prey
True! It is called electroreception
Trick question! They cannot jump!
What is the correct name for the chisel-like front teeth of rodents and other mammals?
Incisors
Some mammals carry their young in pouches in their bodies. What is this group called?
Marsupials
The rain forest hummingbird is the only bird with the ability to do what?
Fly backwards
Koalas only eat one thing, what is it?
Eucalyptus leaves
What is a shark's skeleton made of?
Cartilage
How soon after birth can a wildebeest calf get to its feet and run?
They get to their feet in two to three minutes after birth and are able to run with the herd after just five minutes
Why do crocodiles and alligators sometimes rest with their mouths open?
To release the heat from its body
Where is the Monteverde Nature reserve?
Costa Rica
What animal has the longest pregnancy?
An elephant, it lasts 22 months
What animal sings with its legs?
Grasshoppers
What important job do bacteria do in the stomach of a cow?
By breaking down the tough plant material the cow eats, like grass, into usable nutrients by fermenting it and producing volatile fatty acids (VFAs) which serve as the cow's primary energy source
What is the largest rodent?
The capybara
The red eyed tree frog uses its bright eyes as what?
A defense mechanism
Which type of mammal has the largest eyes relative to its body size?
The tarsier; a small primate with eyes that are roughly the same size as its brain, allowing for excellent night vision to hunt insects in low light conditions
How many times its own height can a flea jump?
200