Caniforms & Feliforms
What “sense” do dogs use the most?
Smell
What do most female marsupials have that other female animals do not?
They have a pouch in which their young develop.
What do we call a fully grown female horse?
Mare
A snake uses this to “taste the air."
Tongue
How many legs do arachnids have?
8
What special sensory organ do cats have?
Whiskers
In a gorilla troop, the lead male is usually called a…?
Silverback gorilla
Name one feature that camels have that help them survive in the desert?
- Humps that store fat.
- They can survive a long time without water.
- Long lashes to keep out dust.
- Wide two toed feet to provide padding & stability when walking on shifting sand.
Reptiles must do this in order to grow?
Earthworms are important to people because they make ______ more fertile?
Earthworms
Which “cat” forms strong family bonds?
Lions
What is the main thing that makes an animal a rodent?
Rodents are characterized by teeth that need to gnaw because they are always growing.
Elephant tusks, which are really overgrown incisor teeth are made out of what?
Ivory
A brightly colored frog probably means it is?
Poisonous
The “tiny swords” found on the end of a spider’s mouthpart?
Fangs
How is a panda’s wrist different from a brown bear’s wrist?
What does a platypus do that sets it apart from all other mammals?
They lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
This animals meat can contain many disease causing parasites if not cooked and handled properly?
Pig
This snake can sense heat?
Pit Viper
Name 1 basic type of worm:
- roundworms
- flatworms
- segmented worms
A playful creature that is carnivorous and can be found in rivers, streams & oceans all over the world.
Otter
What leaves are poisonous to most animals, but not to the koala?
Eucalyptus
The process by which an animal chews its food, swallows it, then it comes back up to be chewed and swallowed again.
Rumination
When referring to crocodiles, what are gastroliths?
Stones that have been swallowed and stored in the stomach to help grind up food.
What is the strongest silk a spider makes?
Dragline silk