Animal Appearances
How many bones does a shark have?
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This singer is famous for songs such as "Both Sides Now" and "Big Yellow Taxi."
Joni Mitchell
This bird, which is the national emblem of the USA, breeds in 32 of Oregon's 36 counties.
The bald eagle.
This is one of the world's most traded spices.
Black pepper.
Name this song, released in 1985 by a Norwegian synth-pop band.
Take on Me, by a-ha
What species has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom?
A colossal squid (If you said giant squid, that's fine too.)
Joe Strummer and Mick Jones were two original members of this British punk rock band.
The Clash
Cougar sightings are frequent in the hills of Eugene. Give two other names for a cougar.
This spice is from a flowering plant of the parsley family, and is used in the cuisines of many cultures.
Cumin.
Name this song, released in 1983 on the album She's So Unusual.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun, by Cyndi Lauper
What type of fish is Nemo, from the Disney film "Finding Nemo?"
A Clownfish.
This singer's recording career lasted less than 4 years; her final studio album was "Pearl" featuring "Me and Bobby McGee."
Janis Joplin
This aquatic rodent is the state animal of Oregon.
The american beaver.
(But, Go Ducks!)
This spice comes from the inner bark of several tree species.
Cinnamon.
Name this song, which was released in 1980 and was the first music video ever shown on MTV.
Video Killed the Radio Star, by The Buggles
When a koala is born, it is as big as what type of candy?
A jelly bean.
Steve Perry was the lead singer of this band when they released "Don't Stop Believin'" in 1981.
Journey.
This state bird of Oregon lives in grass or sagebrush-dominated habitats throughout the state.
The western meadowlark.
Ancient Egyptians used this herb for embalming, while the ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples, believing it was a source of courage.
Thyme.
Name this song, released in 1985 and found on the soundtrack to the movie Back to the Future.
The Power of Love, by Huey Lewis & The News
Which land mammal, native to central and south America, has a tongue that stretches to two feet in length?
An anteater.
This guitarist was born in Amsterdam in 1955 and is known for songs like "Jump" and "Runnin' with the Devil;" his last name is also the name of his band.
Eddie Van Halen
15 different species of this flying mammal are found in Oregon, which reaches speeds of 20-30 miles per hour and uses echolocation to locate objects (even the smallest insect!).
Bats
This herb is an aromatic evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean.
Rosemary.
This song, released in 1969, was the first #1 hit for its group.
I Want You Back, by the Jackson 5