Mammals
True or false: mammals nurse their young.
True
Name three species of birds that can't fly.
Penguins, ostriches, emus, etc.
True or false: reptiles are cold-blooded.
True
Name three kinds of amphibians.
Frogs, toads, newts, or salamanders.
What is the definition of vertebrate?
It means the animal has a backbone (spine).
Are hedgehogs and porcupines born with quills?
No, they're born with soft fur that slowly hardens into quills over time.
What is the smallest species of bird?
The bee hummingbird
Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?
In the sand on the beach.
True or false: dully colored frogs are more likely to be poisonous
False; brightly colored frogs are often poisonous
No, they have cartilage, the same thing our noses are made of.
What is the largest mammal?
The blue whale.
What bird has the largest wingspan?
The wandering albatross
What are a snake's scales made of?
Keratin; the same thing our fingernails and hair are made of.
Why do amphibians have to live near water?
What does it mean when an animal's pupils are vertical?
They're a predator.
What are the only two species of mammal that lay eggs?
Platypuses and echidnas.
In a figure eight shape
What does it mean when a snake's eyes are clouded over?
It's getting ready to shed its skin.
What does the word amphibian mean?
They are black with white stripes.
What animal is known as the happiest animal in the world?
The quokka.
How many known species of birds are there?
Over 10,000
What is the most venomous lizard?
The Gila monster
What kind of amphibian never goes through metamorphosis?
The axolotl (look it up)
True or false: giraffes give birth standing up.