Mammals
What is the largest land mammal on Earth?
African Elephant
What bird is known for mimicking human speech?
Parrot
Which reptile can detach its tail as a defense mechanism?
lizard
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
What mammal lays eggs?
Platypus and Echidna
Which mammal is capable of true flight?
Bat
Which bird has the largest wingspan?
Wandering Albatross
What is the largest species of snake?
Green Anaconda
Which fish is known for inflating its body when threatened?
Pufferfish
Which animal can sleep standing up for months at a time?
Horse
What is the fastest land mammal?
Cheetah
What is the fastest bird in level flight?
Grey-headed Albatross *(or fastest measured in straight flight: Common Swift)
Wild Card
Which amphibian is known for regenerating entire limbs?
Axolotl
What species of fish can survive out of water for several hours?
Mudskipper
What insect can survive being frozen solid?
Antarctic Midge
Which marine mammal has the longest known lifespan?
Bowhead Whale
Which species of penguin is the tallest?
Emperor Penguin
What is the fastest species of lizard?
Spiny-tailed Iguana
2x
Which octopus species is known for its incredible camouflage abilities?
Mimic Octopus
Which animal has the longest tongue relative to its body?
Chameleon
Which mammal has the most powerful bite relative to body size?
Tasmanian Devil
What is the only bird known to fly backwards?
Hummingbird
Which crocodile species is considered the largest living reptile?
Saltwater Crocodile
What is the deepest-living fish ever recorded?
Mariana Snailfish
2x
Which mammal has the densest fur in the animal kingdom
Sea Otter