HEALTH
What type of cells fight infections and diseases?
White blood cells
What is the largest artery in the body?
The aorta
Cats have tiny hooks made of keratin in their tongues. What are the two main uses of these spines?
They can lick a bone completely clean of meat. And they are used for grooming.
How many different types of carnivorous plants are known to exist?
630
Which animal is grey and eats eucalyptus leaves?
Koala
What country has the highest life expectancy in the world?
Japan
What is the name of the pigment responsible for giving skin and hair color?
Melanin
How much of their DNA do domestic cats and tigers share, indicating a shared common ancestor? (percentage)
95.6%
What´s the name of the plant tequila is made from?
Algave
When Great Britain established its first colony in 1788 in Australia, they used the country as...?
A prison
Quinine is an anti-malarial medication extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree. What popular drink was originally invented as a medicine for malaria?
Tonic water
What organ produces Insulin?
Pancreas
Which part of a cat´s body has a unique print, like human fingerprints.
Their nose
Are all cacti also succulents?
Yes
Which Australian animal is an egg-laying mammal?
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive what?
Sweat
Where on your body is skin the thinnest?
Eyelids
Cats usually steal items. Why?
It is a natural instinct of hunting or foraging.
The third hardest wood in the world in the world is from Argentina. What is its name?
Quebracho
What carnivorous marsupial were given their because of their sharp teeth and aggressive behaviour?
Tasmanian devil
The MMR vaccine prevents which three diseases?
Measles, mumps, and Rubella
How many vertebrae do we have?
33
Kneading is a sign of contentment and happiness. Why do cats do this?
Cats knead their mothers when they are nursing to stimulate the let-down of milk.
Which herb, together with parsley and bay, forms part of a traditional "bouquet garni"?
Thyme
Which animal is very harmful for cattle farming?
The Dingo