Mammals
Which is the world's fastest mammal?
Cheetah
What's the biggest lizard in the world?
The Komodo dragon.
What fish has the ability to inflate itself as a defense?
The pufferfish
The honeybee (honey)
Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
The parrot
Which mammal has the best sense of smell?
Elephant
Which of the following reptiles is venomous?
a) Iguana
b) Monitor lizard
c) Gila monster
d) Komodo dragon
c) Gila monster
Which large fish is known as the "gentle giant of the sea"?
The whale shark.
Which insect has a lifespan of only 24 hours?
The mayfly.
What is the largest type of penguin?
The emperor penguin
Which mammal grows the most over its lifespan?
The kangaroo.
True or False:
Chameleons change color in order to avoid their predators.
False
Chameleons actually change color to regulate their temperature or to communicate with other chameleons!
Which large prehistoric (dinosaur age) shark was over 60 feet long?
Megalodon
What insect can rotate its head 180 degrees?
The praying mantis
Which bird is known for its ability to see better than humans?
What are the only two mammals that lay eggs?
Anteater
Duck-billed platypus
Which lizard was the inspiration for the Dilophosaurus dinosaur in the movie Jurassic Park?
The Frilled Lizard or Frill-Necked Lizard
A shark is the only fish to have what?
Eyelids
Which insect has the longest lifespan?
The queen termite.
It can live up to 50 years!
Why does the flamingo stand on one leg?
To keep warm! The flamingo is able to conserve energy by using only one leg to stay steady while it sleeps, tucking its other leg and head into its body. That way, it’s ready to fly the next day.
Which breed of dog is the fastest dog on Earth?
Greyhound
Which reptile has a third eye?
The tuatara
What is the world's smallest fish?
The Tiny Goby.
It reaches around half an inch in adulthood!
Which insect is considered the strongest in the world?
The dung beetle
Which bird can drink oceanwater (saltwater) without ill effects?
Seagulls
They have specialized glands that remove salt from oceanwater, allowing them to drink it!