Reptiles
Define autotomy
A defense mechanism displayed by animals when escaping predators by losing a limb, often displayed by lizards losing their tails
Name all the EA mammals
Mocha, Chai, & Java, Tobey, Daisey & Violet, Homeboy & Pappy
Name all the EA birds
Harley, Cricket, Switch, & Tiki
What species of frog is in the EA logo?
Red-eyed tree frog
Which staff member can fit their whole fist in their mouth?
Ms. Natalie
How long was the biggest alligator ever recorded? Answer within 2 feet to get it correct!
100 point bonus: How heavy was it? Answer within 5 lbs to get it correct!
19 ft 12 in, 1043 lbs
Found near Gainesville, Florida!
What is the armadillo's oldest ancestor?
Glyptodonts, lived ~35 million years ago
Harley's beak is so strong, it can break a...
100 point bonus: What is the psi of her bite force?
Coconut!
PSI: 250-600 lbs
When did EA begin?
100 point bonus: Where did EA begin?
2013, in Ms. Mei Len's basement!
Which staff member plays the French Horn?
200 point bonus: Which other 2 staff members are musicians?
Ms. Maddy has been playing for 24 years!
Bonus: Ms. Chloe (percussionist) & Mr. Nathan (guitarist)
How high can an alligator jump?
OR
How fast can an alligator run?
Must answer within range to get it correct!
Jumping
In water: 3-5 ft On land: 4-6 ft
Speed
In water: ~20 mph On land: 11-35 mph (in short bursts)
Fun fact: If an alligator is chasing you, don't run in zig zags! Run in a straight line!
Scenario: During a party, Mocha starts frantically licking herself after being given a treat. It looks like she's even throwing up on herself!
What is this behavior called...?
Self-anointing
"Self-anointing involves the hedgehog covering its spines with a frothy saliva-stimulant mixture." Is this to ward off predators by being stinky? Or is she making her own DIY perfume? Who knows!
About from how far away can you hear a Sun Conure?
100 point bonus: How loud is their call, in decibels?
~1 mile away
Bonus: over 120 db!
Which animal, that is here now, has been at EA the longest? In other words, who was one of the first animals at EA?
Walle the alligator
Fun fact... When Walle first came to us, she was so small that she was shipped to us in a FedEx tube!
Ms. Lydia
When she was 8, she helped research box turtles!
Pythons, unlike other snake species, care for their eggs. How many eggs does a Burmese Python lay at a time?
Must answer within range to get it correct!
50-100 eggs
Fun fact: Female Burms keep their eggs warm by wrapping around them and shivering
How many rat species are there in the world? Answer within 5 to get it correct!
100 point bonus: What is a group of rats called?
64!!!
Bonus: A miscief :)
What is Tiki's favorite thing to play with?
Our shoes, specifically while they're on our feet...😐
How did Dr. Brady and Ms. Mei Len meet?
By researching what alligators eat by pumping their stomachs! How romantic...
Which 2 staff members have modeled before?
Ms. Mei Len & Ms. Courtney
Ms. Mei Len has modeled for magazine covers & Ms. Courtney has modeled for athletic brands!
In 1968, which animal won the Space Race?
Tortoises!
"In 1968, the Soviet Union's Zond 5 spacecraft was the first to circle the moon and return safely to Earth. The tortoises on board lost about 10 percent of their body weight, but were still ready for a meal when they touched down. That's one giant step for tortoisekind"
What does "amadillo" mean in Spanish?
Hint: L----- (size) A------ (defense) O-- (number)
Little Armored One :)
How many bones are in an owl's neck?
In a giraffe?
In a human?
Owls: 14 vertebrae (can turn head 270 degrees!)
Giraffe: 7 vertebrae
Human: 7 vertebrae
How many animals are currently at EA?
Must answer within 3 to get it correct!
Inverts: 7 (1 cockroach colony & 1 scorpion colony), Mammals: 8, Crocs: 6, Snakes: 18, Birds: 4, Turts/Torts: 11, Lizards: 13, Anphibs: 9
76 total animals!
Which staff member has been bitten by the biggest snake at EA?
Ms. Genia!
Years ago, due to human error, Kaya bit Ms. Genia during feeding. This is why following safety protocols is so important! To this day... she doesn't even have a scar! What a badass!!