What animal did dogs evolve from?
Wolves
How many toes are on the back foot of a guinea pig?
THREE
What can Kangaroo's NOT do?
kangaroos cannot go backwards.
Who ACTUALLY spread the black plague throughout Europe?
Fleas!
What two things do dogs commonly do to show they are nervous that people mistake their behavior for?
Lick lips & yawn
Why were guinea pigs originally domesticated?
Domesticated as foodstock
What is a Marsupial?
marsupial is an animal that carries the young in her pouch.
What were ferrets originally bred for?
For helping scare the rodent population from their food
What is the definition of Domestication?
Domestication is the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use. Domestic species are raised for food, work, clothing, medicine, and many other uses. Domesticated plants and animals must be raised and cared for by humans. Domesticated species are not wild.
What color did they use guinea pigs for in traditional medicine?
Black guinea pigs
Name one of the animals that had a Gigantic Version of them 100,000 years ago
kangaroo’s, wombat or lizards.
What are rats doing today to help save lives?
They are being trained to help sniff out bombs/ landmines
Name one dog breed, the country it originated from, and a fact about them.
(Look at lesson plan if needed)
What can guinea pigs and humans not naturally produce?
Vitamin C!
Which animal had the fact about their teeth never stop growing and are extremely powerful? They can bite through bone and even the strongest of metals.
Tasmanian Devil
What time of day are hamsters active? What is the correct term for it?
Nocturnal- nighttime
What is another word we use that means they are cold blooded and unable to heat themselves.
Ectothermic
What did guinea pigs do before humans?
Went to space!
How many eyes do the Box Jellyfish have?
Box Jellyfish have 24 eyes.
How many bones do ferrets have in their bodies?
Over 200!