Reptiles
How are lizards and snakes able to smell?
Lizards and snakes smell by licking the air with their tongues.
How long do brown-throated sloth sleep?
15-18 hours
How do frogs swallow their food?
Frogs use their eyeballs to swallow! Since frogs eat their prey whole, their eyeballs sink down into the mouth and push the food down the throat.
A group of birds is called a
Flock
Are fish cold-blooded or warm blooded?
Cold-blooded
How old is the oldest turtle in the world? - Hint: More than 100 years old
Living on the island of Saint Helena, Jonathan the tortoise is estimated to be 188 years old, making him the oldest living animal in the world.
Which is the only mammal that can’t jump?
Elephant
What is the world's largest amphibian?
The South China giant salamander. It can reach a length of 1.8 m (5.9 ft). They can live up to 80 years old!
Which Bird has the largest eyes in any mammal on land.
The Ostrich
What is a group of fish called?
School
How many layers of skin does a chameleon have?
4!
Why are flamingos pink?
Because of the algae, shrimps and crustaceans they usually eat
What is the world's most poisonous frog?
The Golden Dart Frog. Its poison is 20 times more toxic than that of other dart frogs. It is reported that an amount of poison equal to 2-3 grains of table salt is enough to cause the death of a human.
The smallest bird on the planet
Bee Hummingbird
What is the most common fish in the world’s oceans?
Herring Fish
How long can a Crocodile live without food?
Capable of surviving without eating for 2 to 3 years!
What is the color of Giraffe’s tongue?
Purple
Frogs can be found anywhere in the world except one continent. Where could that be?
Antarctica
A bird that sleeps with one eye open
Ducks
Are all fish edible?
No- Most fish are edible, but some kinds of fish may be poisonous to eat. Fish like the stonefish and pufferfish can kill a human if they’re not prepared correctly!
How do crocodiles release heat?
By opening their mouth - As crocodiles don’t have sweat glands, they release heat through their mouths. This process is called gaping and is similar to a dog panting.
Is dolphin a mammal?
Dolphins are mammals, not fish
Like every mammal, dolphins are warm blooded. Unlike fish, who breathe through gills, dolphins breathe air using lungs. Dolphins must make frequent trips to the surface of the water to catch a breath.
The second largest group of amphibians is the?
Salamander
Which two birds are the most intelligent
Raven and Crows
Are starfish and jellyfish considered fish?
No - Starfish and jellyfish are both part of the phylum “Echinodermata,” which means that they have a hard endoskeleton, skin with holes in it to let water in and out, and arms/tentacles.