Animal "Superpowers"
Which domestic animal is famous for landing on its feet thanks to its "righting reflex"?
What is the specific name for a baby duck?
A duckling
What is the largest living mammal on Earth?
The Blue Whale
What mythical sea monster, often pictured as a giant octopus or squid, is famous for pulling entire ships underwater?
The Kraken
In the cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants, what kind of pet is Gary?
A snail
How many hearts does an octopus have—one, two, or three?
Three
What do you call a baby dog or puppy's wild relative, like a wolf or fox?
A pup (or cub)
Which bird lays the largest egg of any living land animal?
The Ostrich
What mythical immortal bird bursts into flames when it dies and is reborn from its own ashes?
Phoenix
What breed of dog is Scooby-Doo?
Great Dane
Which marine mammal is known to sleep with only one half of its brain at a time?
Dolphin (and whales)
What is the term for a young horse under one year of age?
A foal
What is the tallest living terrestrial animal?
The Giraffe
What is the name of the famous winged horse from Greek mythology that could fly through the skies?
Pegasus
In The Lion King, what species of animal is Timon?
A Meerkat
Which bird is the only known bird capable of flying backward?
Hummingbird
A baby kangaroo, koala, or opossum is known by what cute name?
A joey
Which animal is known to have the longest lifespan of any terrestrial vertebrate, often living over 150 years?
The Galapagos Giant Tortoise (or Giant Tortoise)
What legendary cryptid is said to inhabit the deep, murky waters of a famous Scottish lake?
The Loch Ness Monster
What breed of dog is the title character in the movie Marley & Me?
Labrador Retriever
Goats and sheep have pupils shaped like what geometric figure, giving them a wide field of view to spot predators?
A rectangle
What is a baby goat called?
A kid
What is the fastest flying animal in the world, capable of reaching diving speeds of over 240 mph when stooping for prey (be specific)?
The Peregrine Falcon
In Greek mythology, what multi-headed water serpent would grow two new heads back every time one was cut off?
The Hydra
In the animated movie Ratatouille, what kind of dish does Remy the rat make to impress the food critic?
Ratatouille