Guess the animal... (by fact)
In this marine fish species, the males give birth.
Seahorses.
The males that carry and give birth to the babies. They have a specialized pouch where the females deposit their eggs for the males to fertilize and incubate.
What was the Labrador Retriever bred for?
To retrieve upland game and water fowl (birds).
They were bred to be all-around working companions for fishermen and hunters.The African Savanna Elephants is ___?
Endangered
What is the only big cat that lives in complex social structures?
Lions
Blue Whales
10,000-25,000
Status: Endangered
When this species of animals come together it is called a Flamboyance
Flamingos.
What is a Pointer bred for?
To seek out but not kill birds (point).
This trait was bred into them for hunters who wanted them to locate downed birds and retrieve them alive.
The Golden Toad from Costa Rica is ___?
Extinct.
They went extinct in 2019. One of countless victims of human-induced climate change, the golden toad derives its name from its striking color. It was native to Costa Rica before its extinction.
The reproductive cycle of the golden toad was intrinsically tied to the amount of rainfall in its environment, with its larvae laid underground in the forest floors. Changes in weather patterns meant that heavy rain often stranded the larvae on the ground, while at other times, there wasn’t enough rain to keep the toads hydrated. These changes left the toads unable to reproduce, leading to their extinction.
What is the biggest cat in the world?
Amur (Siberian) Tigers
Asian Elephants
Fewer than 50,000
Status: Endangered
This marine mammal can call each other by name
Wild dolphins
They let out a unique whistle to identify each other and will respond if they hear their call played back.
What dog breed, ideal for its sleep and agility, is bred for racing?
Greyhounds, the fastest of all dogs, came out of Europe.
The Vaquita dolphin is ___?
Endangered
They are the world's rarest marine mammal and critically endangered.The total population is 10.
Which wild cat can jump up to 9 meters?
Snow leopards
Red pandas
About 10,000
Status: Endangered
This animal from the Southern Hemisphere cannot walk backwards
Kangaroos.
Their unique hind leg anatomy causes them to not be able to walk or move in reverse. They can only hop forward.
This dog was the first to be bred specifically as pets.
Pugs
Pugs date back to the 16th century in China where they companion dogs to royalty. We later imported them to Europe as pets.
Saola, a mammal also known as the Asian unicorn, is ___?
Endangered
Often called the Asian unicorn, little has been uncovered about the enigmatic saola in the three decades since its scientific discovery. None exist in captivity and this rarely seen mammal is already critically endangered. It was first documented by scientists in May 1992
Which big cat can be found in more parts of the world than any other big cat?
Leopards
Cheetahs
About 6,500
Status: Vulnerable
This insect uses its tarsus (feet) to taste
Butterflies taste with their feet by using chemoreceptors to help them identify plants.
What is a Corgi bred for?
Herding.
Prized for its impeccable herding abilities. Their low stature is excellent for zipping between sheep and goats to bring them back to the pen.
A bird from Hawaii, found in the forests of Maui, and was not discovered until 1973, the Po'ouli is ___?
Extinct.
It was found in a relatively limited range on the island, making the habitat degradation it faced even more pronounced. It was thought to be threatened by rat predation and competition with other species.
Which wild cat is the most common in the USA?
Bobcats
Polar bears
About 26,000
Status: Vulnerable