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Let's Axolotl Questions
Tipping the Scales
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Reptiles for Miles
100
Take a ride on the Magic School Bus with Ms. Frizzle and Liz Ard, who is a member of this subgroup of reptiles.
Answer: Chameleons
100
Don't dig straight down! Axolotls can be found splashing in the lush caves of this popular online sandbox game.
Answer: Minecraft
100
The opening on a snake used for excreting waste and reproduction, also shared by birds, is called this.
Answer: Cloaca
100
Also known as a Water Moccasin, the appearance of this viper's mouth has earned it another name, one that makes it sound absolutely harmless.
Answer: Cottonmouth
100
Combining the words "To study" and "That which creeps" gets you this 11-letter word.
Answer: Herpetology
200
The TV series: "Franklin" follows the day-to-day adventures of Franklin Turtle, who contrary to his last name, is actually a member of this subgroup of reptiles.
Answer: Tortoises
200
The Axolotl gets its name from "Xolotl," the god of fire and lightning, who originates from this ancient civilization.
Answer: The Aztecs
200
Whole, low-fat, 2%, skim.
Answer: Milk Snake
200
This native lizard is named for the outdoor structure it normally sits on. To be on it, means to be undecided.
Answer: Fence Lizard
200
This class of reptile is known to live "two lives," being able to move in between both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Answer: Amphibians
300
From the animated Pokémon series, it's Treecko! A tree climbing reptile who is inspired by this real-world subgroup.
Answer: Geckos
300
These feather-like appendages are a popular and easy to identify feature of Axolotls, one of which they share with most species of fish.
Answer: Gills
300
With distinctive ridges and a lack of shine, these unique scales can be found on species such as the Eastern Hognose.
Answer: Keeled Scales
300
This species was made the official NC state reptile by the General Assembly in 1979, despite its name, you'll find its not made of cardboard.
Answer: Box Turtle
300
You'll find this species of frog here at the lab, but he might be more at home in a retro arcade game.
Answer: Pacman Frog
400
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From the 1990 Disney film: "The Rescuers Down Under," it's everyone's favorite egg-stealing reptile, Joanna, who is a member of this species from Asia.
400
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Nathan will tell you it's his favorite word. The Axolotl is ___________, meaning they rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.
400
This organ, responsible for chemoreception in snakes, was originally depicted by Frederik Ruysch, later named after a Danish anatomist.
Answer: Jacobson's organ
400
This popular and colorful mnemonic is used to identify and distinguish the Coral Snake from other similar looking species.
Answer: Red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow.
400
Created in 1948, this organization based in Switzerland monitors species and ecosystems while being involved in environmental policy reforms.
Answer: International Union for Conservation of Nature
500
From the 2011 movie: "Rango," the wanted outlaw and wild west gunslinger "Rattlesnake Jake" is an example of this species of venomous viper.
Answer: Western (Texas) Diamond-back
500
The Nahuatl word "Xochitl" (Flower) and "Milli" (Field) come together to create the name of this lake in Mexico, home to the last wild Axolotls, its name meaning "Where the flowers grow."
Answer: Lake Xochimilco
500
This wide-eyed snake is unique, as it is the only member of the family Acrochordidae to have granular scales.
Answer: Elephant Trunk Snake
500
Digging through the leaves you'll find these two species of snakes, which mimic the venomous Copperhead so accurately, they're often killed by mistake.
Answer: Corn Snake & Mole Kingsnake
500
This rare genetic mutation in reptiles causes a lack of pigmentation, which occurs when melanin production is inhibited.
Answer: Albinism