Under the Sea
What is the fastest fish known to man?
The sailfish!
This species can swim at up to 68 miles per hour
Which insect can survive decapitation for several days?
The cockroach
What is the term for a young female chicken before she starts laying eggs?
A pullet.
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite in the animal kingdom?
Hippopotamus
What’s the fruity name of a flightless bird that lives in New Zealand?
Kiwi
What is the largest species of sea turtle in the world?
The leatherback sea turtle.
The largest leatherback turtle ever recorded was 10 feet long
What’s the fastest flying insect in the world?
The horsefly
it can reach speeds up to 90 mph
Which farm animal can recognize its own name and respond to it?
A goat.
Which bird is known for its elaborate courtship dance and spectacular plumage?
Peacock
Which species of bird, found in Australia, is the second-largest living bird by height after the ostrich?
Emu
Which shrimp can noise as loud as 210 decibels?
The pistol shrimp.
How long can a grasshopper live?
up to five months
What is the average lifespan of a dairy cow?
About 4-6 years
Which mammals lays eggs instead of giving live birth?
Platypus and Echidna
The smallest of Africa's waterfowl species, the African pygmy goose, is native to what country that also has many lemur species?
Madagascar
What is the term for light produced by marine animals?
Bioluminescence.
How many times can a dragonfly flap its wings per second?
Up to 500 times
What is the term for a baby rabbit?
Kit or kitten
What is the largest species of penguin?
Emperor Penguin
What is the branch of zoology dedicated to the study of birds?
Ornithology
A “smack” is the name for a gathering of what?
Jellyfish.
How much honey can a beehive produce in one year?
60 Pounds
What is the term for a female pig?
Sow
Which animal is considered the largest land predator?
Polar Bear
What is the fastest bird in the world?
Peregrine Falcon