Mammals & Marsupials
What is a group of cats called?
A clowder
What is a group of bees called?
A hive (or swarm)
What mood is a cat in when its tail is curled like a question mark?
Playful
Through what part of the body do dogs sweat?
Their paw pads
What is the only animal that cannot jump?
An elephant
What is a group of elephants called?
A parade (or herd)
What is a group of caterpillars called?
An army
What is the name of the richest cat in the world until 2018?
Blackie, inherited a $12.5 million fortune.
What dog breed has a black tongue?
A chow chow
Which bird is the symbol of peace?
A dove
What is a group of puppies called?
A litter
What is a group of clams called?
A bed
True or False
Cats' collarbones don't connect to their other bones,
as these bones are buried in their shoulder muscles
True
Can dogs see the red color?
No, the dogs see in shades of yellow and blue and lack the ability to see the range of colors from green to red.
What bird can fly backwards?
A hummingbird
What is a group of wolves called?
A pack (or route when in movement)
What is a group of cockroaches called?
An intrusion
What breed of cat has no tail?
Manx
What part of a dog is as unique as a human fingerprint?
Their nose!
What bird has a brain smaller than its eyes?
An ostrich
What is a group of ferrets called?
A business
What s a group of grasshoppers called?
A cloud
What was the first bird domesticated by man?
A goose
What percentage of American households have a dog?
53% (will accept any answers 50-55%)
What kind of animal is illegal to tease in Minnesota?
Skunks
What is a group of giraffes called?
A tower
What is a group of jellyfish called?
A bloom (or flutter)
Can goats swim?
Yes, goats are great swimmers and have been known to swim long distances even across seas to populate on close neighboring islands!
What breed of dog is considered the overall largest dog?
Which mammal has the most powerful bite in the world?
A hippo
What is a group of lions called?
A pride
What is a group of lobster called?
A risk
What is the most popular pet in the US?
Dogs!
An adult dog typically has how many teeth?
42 (will accept anything 40-44)
Which animal is smarter: a pig or a dog?
Pig. Pigs are smarter than any other domestic animal.
What is a group of lemurs called?
A conspiracy
What is a group of flies called?
A business (or cloud, or swarm)
How long are cats pregnant for?
9 weeks
What famous musician has a song titled “Hound Dog”?
Elvis!
How many vertebrae are in a giraffe's neck?
Seven. All mammals, including giraffes, have seven cervical vertebrae.
What is a group of porcupines called?
What is a group of oysters called?
A bed
The little tufts of hair called inside a cat's ear is called what?
Ear furnishings
What percentage of American pet owners see their pet as a member of the family?
95% (but should be 100% so I will accept that as well)
True or False
Owls can't move their eyes.
True. Owls can't move their eyes, but some owls can turn their heads in a half-circle, about 180 degrees, to the left or the right.
What is a group of otters called?
A romp (or family)
What is a group of crabs called?
A consortium
Which breed of dog is the smallest to be used in hunting?
Miniature dachshunds
What was the name of the dog who became one of the first animals in space and traveled around the Earth in 1957?
Laika -- and all please remember her name! She's a hero and we did her dirty :'(
What is a baby rabbit called?
A kitten (or kit)