Which are warm-blooded: birds, insects, or reptiles?
birds
What is it called when an animal has completely died off?
extinct
What is a group of elephants called?
a herd
How do scout bees tell other bees where to find honey?
they dance
What is a whale’s breathing nostril called?
blowhole
Which are cold-blooded: birds, fish, or mammals?
fish
What is the area called that a bird dominates?
territory
What is a trespasser?
someone on your land without permission
How do honeybees heat their hive in winter?
They cluster on the honeycomb
How large can blue whales get?
about 100 feet long
Which animal has the largest brain?
sperm whale
True/False – Doves and serpents (snakes) are not mentioned in the Bible
false
Which is the smallest mammal?
shrew
Name the 2 parts of a male cricket that chirp?
the file (rasper) and the scraper
What is a spawning ground for salmon?
where they are born
True/False – Many types of animals are written about in the Bible
true
Which bird has the best nest building talents?
African weaverbird
What are elephant tusks made out of?
ivory
How do honeybees cool their hives in summer?
Most leave, a few stay and fan quickly the air at the entrance
What is the largest fish in the ocean?
40 foot whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)
What does “to have dominion over” mean?
to rule over
Name two traits of ostriches
They are birds, they run fast on 2 legs, they don’t build nests
What do mammals use to breathe with?
mouth (and/or nose) and lungs
How can you tell air temperature (F°) from a cricket chirp?
Count the chirps in 15 seconds, then add 30
What is the same and different between fish and whale tails?
Both have tails; fish tails are vertical and whales are flat