"BIG" Stuff
Animals & Birds
Riddle Me This...
100
Jazz musicians and jockeys gave New York City this nickname.
What is the "Big Apple"?
100
The lifespan of the this animal is about 150 years, making it the longest-living animal on the planet. In captivity, some have lived as long as 177 years. I bet they can't get any life insurance!
What are giant tortoises?
100
This is seen in the middle of March and April but it can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
What is the letter "R"?
200
If you're under this, you're at the circus.
What is the "Big Top"?
200
A group of these birds is called a "parliament". If you've ever watched British parliament on TV, you'll see real similarities.
What are owls?
200
You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don't see a single person on the boat.
What is "The people are all married"?
300
This body part which very important to help you keep your balance is also known as the hallux.
What is the "Big Toe"?
300
Although this is usually a solitary animal, when they gather in groups, they are known collectively as a "streak" or "ambush". Quite fitting!
What is a tiger?
300
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat. The wind is my enemy.
What is a candle?
400
This feature of the night sky is part of a bigger constellation called Ursa Major, or the Great Bear.
What is the "Big Dipper"?
400
These birds swallow small stones and pebbles which help to grind their food when it reaches the gizzard (second stomach). The gizzard contracts and grinds the stones against each other and against the food that has been swallowed. Ugh!
What is an ostrich?
400
Soldiers line up spaced with pride,
Two long rows lined side by side,
One sole unit can decide,
If the rows will unite or divide.
What is a zipper?
500
Another term for the movie theater.
What is the "Big Screen"?
500
This animal has two hundred million scent cells inside its nose and can smell 100 times better then a human being. Under favorable conditions, it can smell its prey from about 1.75 miles away. Glad he's not my best friend!
What is a wolf?
500
I turn around once, what is out will not get in
I turn around again, what is in will not get out
What is a key?