Animal of the Day
This animal is known for it's signature smile. It is super friendly, and it's common for tourists to take selfies with them
Quokka
This small green amphibian is known for its ability to jump
Frog
This marsupial is only found in Australia and can jump super high!
Kangaroo
This great ape lives in the tropical forests of Africa. All 4 species of this ape are considered endangered. They have short black hair across their body, and stand about 6 feet tall
Gorilla All 4 subspecies are endangered!
(Western Lowland: 95,000-312,000) (Cross River: 200-300) (Eastern Lowland: 3,800-6,800) (Mountain: 1,100)
What country is known for its "Great Wall"
China
This bird is named after the distinct line of feathers under its chin
Chinstrap Penguin
This reptile has two large eyes and can change colors to blend into their environment
Chameleon
This 4 legged Mammal wags its tail when it's happy, and is known as "man's best friend"
Dog
This shaggy red-haired great ape has hooked shaped hands and feet that help it climb and swing from tree to tree
Orangutan (60,000)
What is the name of the ship that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
the Titanic
These boney giant sunfish can weigh up to 5,000 pounds
Mola
This endangered salamander from Mexico spends its whole life underwater and has large frilly gills on its head
Axolotl
This grey fluffy marsupial is also native to australia. It spends most of its day climbing in the trees and eating its favorite food, eucalyptus leaves
Koalas
This giant grey mammal has a horn on it's nose made of keratin. It fetches a high price, and many poachers hunt this animal specifically for its horn.
Black Rhino (26,700-28,000)
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
These unique tropical birds have a special digestive system that allows them to eat leaves! Unfortunately it causes them to smell like cow manure and rotten meat
Hoatzin
This animal is the largest reptile in the world. They are lizard like carnivores. Its skin is covered in large plates and scales that act as armor (NOT A LIZARD)
Crocodile
This nocturnal animal is the only marsupial found in the U.S.A. When it's frightened this animal will fall down and play dead
Opossum
This animal is the "most trafficked animal in the world" People use them as pets, medicine, and luxury meat in different parts of the world. The scales covering its entire body give this animal a very unique look.
Pangolin
Name 3 of the Great Lakes
(think HOMES)
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, Erie
This microscopic animal is nearly indestructible. It can survive boiling, freezing, radiation, and even the vacuum of space!
Tardigrade
This legged reptile makes a great pet! It's named after the dark spots on its body that resemble another wild animal.
Leopard Gecko
This marine mammal is the largest animal in the world, growing as long as three school buses
Blue Whale
This marine animal looks kind of like a dolphin and has earned the nickname "panda of the sea" due to the dark markings around its eyes but it's actually a porpoise. This animal is only found in the Gulf of California
Vaquita (7-10)
What ancient city in Italy was buried by a volcano?
Pompeii