Slammin' Mammals
These special mammals are able to walk on water, thanks to special hairs on their feet. Some are also venomous, paralyzing prey with their saliva. Known to be insectivores, these small mammals eat only bugs. Name these "shrewd boys".
Shrews
What is the Scientific Name of the Mandalay Spitting Cobra?
Naja samarensis, Naja mandalayensis, Naja nigricollis, or Naja sputatrix
Naja mandalayensis
The most iconic of the sharks, this beauty also has the highest bite force of any shark. The amount has been recorded at four thousand PSI. Name this shark with impressive "Jaws".
The Great White Shark
Known for flying in "Storms", these seabirds are small, often nesting in crevices in the sides of cliffs. These birds are also called "Swallows of the Storm", due to superstitions that storms followed them where ever they fly. Name these birds.
Storm Petrels
Living in the tide pools of Australia, this master of camouflage is the most venomous fish in the ocean, and can survive out of the water for 24 hours, due to them being in tide pools during low tides. Name this fish with a "rocky" exterior.
The Stonefish
This mammal is the one with the largest eyes compared to body size, being a tiny guy with 0.63 inch eyes. Now this creature is actually related to us, being it is a primate. Name this creature that has "Tar" somewhere in it's name.
The Tarsier
Which Scientific Name belongs to the Mojave Rattlesnake?
Crotalus oreganus, Crotalus ravus, Crotalus scutulatus, Meizodon coronatus, or Mastigodryas pleii
Crotalus scutulatus
This animal is a professional fighter, routinely fighting for female attention. And for some reason this plant eater has a bite force that comes in at 975 psi, which is the same as a Grizzly Bear. And they come from Australia, and are iconic for it. Name this marsupial.
The Kangaroo
Named for the sound their wings make, these tiny birds are the only ones able to fly backwards, and have a heartbeat 12 times faster than a human one. Name these birds with a music making method in their name.
The Hummingbird
This "shrimpy" predator is known to shoot "bubble bullets". These either stun their prey or straight up kills it. The real name of this bubble is a cavitation bubble, and it produces a sound louder than a gunshot, and a heat comparable to that of the surface of the sun. Who is it?
The Pistol Shrimp
This mammal is one of, if not the most weird animal in the world. There are three things you should know. They sweat milk, hunt like sharks, and males fight each other with venomous spurs on their hind legs. Who are these crazy animals from "The Land Down Under"?
The Platypus
What is the Scientific Name of the Fire-bellied Snake?
Eryx jaculus, Erythrolamprus epinephelus, Hebius pryeri, Bitis nasicornis, Bungarus magnimaculatus, or Chironius quadricarinatus
Erythrolamprus epinephelus
Though mostly speculation, this dolphin has the strongest bite force of any animal, coming it at 19,000 psi. This just goes to show that life can be all "Black and White". Name this creature.
The Orca or Killer Whale