Sea Creatures
What is a narwhal nickname?
The unicorn of the sea.
A young enchidna is called a what?
A puggle.
In Australia, what is a bilby's alternative?
The Easter Bunny. Look out! Here comes the Easter Bilby!
How long is a giant anteaters tongue?
2 feet.
Armadillos are distantly related to anteaters and sloths. True or false?
True.
Which animal carries a lantern on its head?
The Humpback Anglerfish.
Which frog has a vegetable in their name?
The pea frog.
When born, how big is an enchidna?
No bigger than a jelly bean.
Do dugongs like to eat fish?
No. They are giant vegetarians also known as a 'sea cow'.
The elephant shrew is what fraction of a African elephant?
1/13
What does 'Narwhal' mean in Old Norse?
'Corpse Whale'.
What is the fastest eating mammal on the planet?
A star-nosed mole.
Solenodens are great runners. True or false?
False. They often trip on their tails and tumble head-over-heels.
How many hours day does a giant anteater sleep?
15 hours.
Which animal can die and come back alive?
A tardigrade.
Which animal has four hearts?
Hagfish.
How many babies does a long-eared jerboa usually have?
4-12
Is it correct to say platypi? (Platypus)
No. Unlike octopi, there is no agreed-upon plural for them, so scientists often say 'platypuses'.
How many ants can an anteater eat in one day?
30,000 ants.
Which animal poops out squares?
Wombats.
Sea pigs can be found in groups of what?
300
Some people believe that a slow loris has supernatural powers that can do what?
Heal wounds and ward off evil spirits.
How long was the longest earthworm ever and what kind was it?
A giant South African earthworm that was 22 feet long.
How many times can an anteater flick his tongue in a minute?
150 times.
Giraffe-necked ______ live in Madagascar. What is the missing word?
Weevil.