Mammals
Which mammal lives in Australia and has naturally sweet meat due to its sugary diet
Wallaby
What is the Black Widow spiders smaller cousin called in Australia
Redbacks
This fish is only found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and is known for its "limited" face
Faceless Fish
This tree produces massive toxic seeds which can weigh up to 30 grams. Related to the common chestnut tree what is its name?
The Black Bean
How many tornados does Australia experience every year
Average around 60
What is the only flying mammal species other than bats to exist in Australia
Gliding Marsupials
(Sugar gliders, Feathertail glider, etc)
Australia is home to over 1000 species of worm. The largest can grow over 3 m long and a little less than an inch wide
Giant Gippsland Earthworms
What is the name of the crab that has Spongbob living on its back and a grooming problem.
Furred Sponge Crab
This tree produces delicious fruit with a vicious surprise inside. The seeds produce a neurotoxin which can convulsions, paralysis, and death from system failure
Strychnine Tree
How many hurricanes does Australia experience every year
Average of 11
What is the name of the mammal that looks like the jumping version of a shrew and eats fruit fungi
Long-footed Potoroo
What species of ant is extremely aggressive and will "jump around" if agitated/threatened. Native to Australia, its sting is reminiscent of a hot poker being stabbed into you and whose jaws are both spiked and scissor like
Hint: University of Georgia
Bulldog Ant
Which Australian Crustacean appears like a translucent praying mantis and inspired the coffee drinking worms from men in black
Skeleton Shrimp
This tree is known for its large trumpet like flowers which secrete a toxin. Upon physical contact with them you can suffer migraines, confusion, paralysis, and death. What is the name of the tree/flower
Angel's Trumpets
How long does "Spider Season" last
From October to April or 7 months
Which animal has a long snout, blue-gray fur, white underbelly, and long hairless ears.
Hint: Crash Bandicoots Cousin
Bilby
Australia is home to the "Heaviest cockroach in the world". What is it called
The Burrowing Cockroach
Can weigh up to 35 grams
In America they are on average .1 grams
This fish is one of the ocean rarities as it sheds its skin and naturally grows thick warts
Warty Prowfish
This plant is a common garden plant in American known for its beautiful flowers but is actually highly toxic if ingested especially to children in whose case it can be fatal. The blooms are pink with 5 petals
Oleander
What is the average and largest hail to occur in Australia
Average=1in in Diameter
Largest=6.5in in Diameter
What is the name of the "happiest animal on earth" who have a pouch for their young and give birth after 27 days.
The QUOKKA
What is the main species of spider that causes Australia to have a spider season where thousands will rain down from the sky and take over entire plots of land with their webs
Orb/sheet weavers and Money Spiders
This fish is known for its underbelly which looks like snow capped mountains and seems to be named after a famous cookie.
The Ox-Eye Oreo
This trees sap is so toxic that it has been given the nickname "Blind-your-eye_____" as walking under them could cause you to go blind at the very least.
Milky Mangrove
How many wild/bush fires does Australia experience on average annually
45,000-60,000
THE MOST FIRE PRONE COUNTRY IN THE WORLD