Reptiles
What is the biggest reptile in the world?
The saltwater crocodrile
What is the largest known parrot vocabulary? More or less than 1000 words?
1730 words
Do amphibians have permeable skin?
Yes, they have permeable skin?
What insect was the first living creature to be sent into space?
Fruit fly
Polar bears have a very strong sense of smell, and can smell their prey up to…
1 km away
Where do turtles lay their eggs?
In a hole on the ground.
What sound do owls make? whinny, bark, hoot, or all oh those?
owls may chirp, whistle, scream, screech, bark, growl, shriek, hiss, or even whinny.
How many basic groups of amphibians are there?
3
What percentage of all the species in the world are insects?
80%
What is the collective noun for giraffes?
Tower
How do reptiles keep warm?
They bask in the sun to get warm.
What percent of parrot species are endangered?
Almost 50% of all parrot species are endangered
What characteristic do all frogs have?
They are poisonous
How old (in millions of years) is the oldest insect fossil? 100 millions? 220? or more than 300 millions?
400 million years old
How many muscles do elephants have in their trunks? 15, 20, 300? more?
150 000
Which characteristic is visibly different in crocodiles and alligators?
The snouts
What bird can fly backwards?
The hummingbird
What do adult frogs and toads lack?
Tail
Insects have structures known as simple eyes, in addition to the compound eyes they use to see. But what do they use these simple eyes for?
Detecting light
Which of these animals has a remarkable ability to convert itself into a ball in times of danger, exposing only tough scales for protection?
Pangolin