Mammals
There are 29 species of snakes found in Nebraska, how many of these are venomous?
4! The massasauga, prairie rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, and the copperhead
Where to killdeer (a shore bird) make their nests?
On the ground
What plant do monarch caterpillars need?
Milkweed
These scaleless fish are known for their whisker-like barbels that help them find food in murky waters
Catfish
Where in the body do beavers store their excess fat for the winter?
Their tail
Name one place turtles in Nebraska overwinter.
At the bottom of a pond (most of our species), underground (ornate box turtle)
This birds bright red feathers stand out against the snow in winter.
Cardinal
How many different species of insects to oak trees support?
Over 500
What is Nebraska's state mammal?
White-tailed Deer
What percent of amphibians rely on wetlands to survive?
100%: amphibians need water so they don't dry out
What is Nebraska's state bird?
Western Meadowlark
How many eyes do bees have?
5! Two large compound eyes and three simple eyes (called ocelli)
What is Nebraska's state fish?
Channel Catfish
What important habitat do beaver dams help create and maintain?
Wetlands
What is Nebraska's only native terrestrial turtle?
Ornate Box Turtle
This bird is one of the fastest in the world, reaching speeds over 200mph in its hunting dive.
Peregrine Falcon
What is Nebraska's state insect?
Honeybee
What is Nebraska's only native marsupial?
Opossum
What is the word used for hibernation for reptiles and amphibians?
Brumation
Which endangered beetle is endemic to Nebraska? It is only found in Lancaster County and southern Saunders County.
Salt Creek Tiger Beetle