Mammals
This mammal is the tallest animal in the world.
Giraffe
What is the largest bird in the world?
Ostrich
What is the largest lizard in the world?
Komodo Dragon
Which 3 shark species are generally considered to be the most dangerous to people?
Great white, Tiger, and Bull Shark
Why are bees so ecologically important?
They help flowers reproduce by pollinating them and play a big role in preserving biodiversity across the globe.
This marine mammal is so large, a human could swim through its blood vessels.
Blue Whale
How do flamingos get their signature pink coloring?
From their diet of shrimp and algae.
How do poison dart frogs get their name?
The indigenous peoples of Central and South America use their poison to coat the tips of their blow darts.
What are the three main types of fish?
Jawless, cartilaginous, and bony fish
Formic acid is a chemical compound harvested from which species of insect?
Ants
Name 3 general characteristics of mammals.
They are warm-blooded, have four limbs, produce amniotic eggs, have hair or fur, possess mammary glands, have a neocortex, have a four chambered heart, have sweat glands, and alveoli in their lungs.
How are most birds able to fly?
Lightweight hollow skeletons and their wings are perfect for catching air.
How many species of alligator are there?
Two. American and Chinese
Which fish is know to blow themselves up with water to appear larger and avoid being eaten?
Puffer Fish
Which ocean living invertebrate can regenerate parts of their body if they are lost?
Sea star (starfish)
There are two types of mammals that lay eggs. Name one of them.
Platypus or Echidna
The bald Eagle was named the national bird of the US in what year?
1762
Where is the largest species of salamander found?
Hint: It is a country in Asia.
China
Which popular pet fish is the result of selective breeding for their color?
Goldfish
How many species of insect are there?
Hint: If you are within the range you will get the points. Anywhere from 6 to 7 digits
Between 5.5 and 10 million
Name the 5 cats of the genus Panthera.
Hint: All of these cats are capable of roaring, but not purring.
Lion, Tiger, Jaguar, Leopard, Snow Leopard
Approximately how many species of birds are there?
Hint: The answer has 5 digits.
Over 11,000
What major difference separates reptiles from amphibians?
Their skin. Reptiles have tough keratin scales, where as amphibians have smooth, permeable skin.
Which fish was thought to be extinct for 66 million years before being rediscovered in the 1930’s?
Coelacanth
What is the defining characteristics of all invertebrates?
They lack a backbone or vertebral column.