Reptiles/ Amphibians
What is the largest reptile in the world?
Reaching lengths of more than 23 feet (6.5 m) and weights over 2,200 pounds (~1,000 kilos), the saltwater crocodile is the largest reptile on the planet
What is the largest rodent in the world?
Capybara
This salted fish is commonly used in fish cakes around these parts.
Cod
What is the fastest cat in the world?
Cheetah
What kind of wild dog can pose a threat in Nova Scotia?
Coyote
What reptile is known for changing colours to blend in with it’s surrounding?
Chameleon
What small mammal can be found on a Canadian five cent coin known as a nickel?
Beaver
This large fish is caught of the coast of Nova Scotia from July to October.
Tuna
What is the biggest cat out there?
Siberian (Amur) Tiger
What kind of fox has a white coat?
Arctic fox
I can be found in damp dark places, like under a rock or in an old basement.
Salamander
A traditional Acadian meat pie or tourtiere may include meat from what rodent?
Rabbit
If a unicorn crossed with a whale, you would get this.
Narwhal
What big cat is often referred to as “the king of the jungle” despite the fact that they are not found in the jungle?
Lion
What is the name given to the cross breed of a coyote and a wolf?
Coywolf
What large reptile is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang?
The Komodo Dragon
The mini version of a porcupine ?
Hedgehog
On 4 September 2006, who was killed by a stingray while filming in the Great Barrier Reef?
Steve Irwin
This smaller, big cat is known for its tufts and short tail.
Bobcat/lynx
In the movie “Lady and the Tramp”, what breed of dog was Lady?
American Cocker Spaniel
As legend has it, this amphibian is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, which disguised himself as a this kind of salamander to avoid being sacrificed. But these Mexican amphibians are impressive enough on their own, with the ability to regenerate lost limbs and stay “young” throughout their lives.
Axolotl
The fur of this small silvery critter is prized for its softness and is used to make coats but around here these creatures are considered pets.
Chinchilla
What talk show host voices the character Dorothy in the children’s movie Finding Nemo?
Ellen DeGeneres
This extinct cat ranged widely throughout North and South America and are related to modern cats. However, no real descendents of this cat are alive today.
Sabertooth
Nova Scotia has its own breed of domesticated dog. What is the name of this breed?
Nova Scotia Duck Toller