animal facts
what is the most venomous marine species in the world?
the box jellyfish
this aquatic ecosystem is characterized by saltwater and is home to marine life
ocean
the fastest land animal
a cheetah
the term for a group of fish
school
how many legs does a scorpion have?
8
the only species on Earth where the male carries the baby instead of the female
seahorse
a large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation
desert
what animal is the fastest swimmer?
common dolphin
the term for a group of whales
pod
what orbits the Earth?
the moon
the heaviest tree-dwelling animals
orangutan
this lush environment is known for its biodiversity and is home to creatures like jaguars or toucans
rainforest
what is the fastest flying animal?
a peregrine falcon (just falcon is ok)
the term for young sheep
lamb, lambkin or cosset
how do you tell how old a tree is?
by counting the tree rings
an animal that can live for weeks even after getting its head cut off
a cockroach
this habitat includes grasslands and is known for its large herbivores like bison and elephants
savanna
what animal is the strongest weightlifter?
the savannah elephant (or just elephant)
- can lift over 6000 kg!
what are kangaroos classified as based on their diet?
herbivores
how much of the Earth's ocean has been explored?
5 percent
an animal who's fingerprints are almost identical to a human's
a koala
the term for a small area which differs from the surrounding habitat
a microhabitat
what animal can jump the highest from a standstill?
a puma
- a puma can jump 7 metres into the air from a standstill
what are the name of the horns on giraffes?
ossicones
what organelle does photosynthesis occur in?
the chloroplast