Deadliest predators
New Zealand
Bugs
Creatures of the Deep
Sensational Science
100

This type of animal eat carcasses, killed or scavenged, and utilise every bone or scrap of the remains. 

Hyena

100

A stunning 3724 metres. The highest mountain in NZ. 

Mount Cook 

100

Produce a ligth means of a chemical reaction in their organs, creating a beautiful glow at night. 

Firefly

100

What is the size of a megladon?

a) 1600 cm

b) 1800 cm

c) 1900 cm

1600 cm 

100

The discovery of X-rays was an accident? True or False? 

True 

200

A close relative to the spider. They live under rocks or in cracks during the day and become active at night. 

Scorpion 

200

Also known as Piopiotahi, a world class travel destination with mountains, cascades, seals, dolphins etc. 

Milford Sound 

200

An incredibly hardy insect. They are surprisingly fast for their size, able to dart out of sight as soon as someone switches on the lights. 

Cockroach 

200

Do starfish have a brain, eyes and blood? 

No

200

What is the name for the first cloned sheep? 

Dolly 

300

A type of fox with excellent adaptation to cold weather. 

Arctic Fox 

300

The site of the last battle of the Northern war, where about 400 Ngapuhi and Ngati Hina warriors stood against a combined British force of 1600 soldiers. 

Ruepekapekapa

300

Earns the name from the type of food it east. It's food is usually left behind by bigger animals. 

Dung Beetle 

300

Creatures that seek out abandoned snail shells to protect their soft bodies. 

Hermit Crab

300

Found by Alexander Flemming? 

Antibiotics 

400

The largest reptile, it can travel long distances by sea. When they hunt for food, part of the back is exposed. 

Crocodile 

400

The name of this cape mans "the underworld". Where the Tasman sea and Pacific ocean meets. 

Cape Reinga 

400

Long and cylindrical in shape with many legs. They have armoured shells and will url into a tight ball when provoked. 

Millipede 

400

A large, mysterious. creature rarely seen by human eye. The live in deep inhospitable parts of ocean 

Giant Squid 

400

Type of energy possessed by an object that is in motion 

Kinetic energy 

500

This animal has stealth of 42 and risk of encounter only 3. 

Leopard 

500

Located in Wellington's beautiful waterfront. It offers hours of exhibitions showcasting New Zealand's diverse art and visual culture. 

Museum of New Zealand

500

One of the deadliest bugs in the entire world causing Malaria 

Mosquito 

500

Another name for Orca Whale? 

Killer wale 

500

A common defence mechanism used by all sort of creatures including the military forces.

Camouflage 

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