Sharks
We do not have any carcharhiniformes at the aquarium. What is a carcharhiniform?
Ground sharks
You know the American Eagle sound RAHHHHHHH. What is the actual bird that makes that sound?
Red tailed hawk
Name one marine mammal from the Arctic, and one from the Antarctic. (only animals specific to that region)
Arctic: Polar bears, walrus, beluga whale, ringed seal
Antarctic: Leopard seal, southern elephant seal, weddell seal
What fish is called an eel but actually isn't?
Wolf eel
What cat has the strongest bite of all cats?
Jaguar
Name 3 sharks with serrated teeth.
Tiger shark, great white shark, blue shark, hammerhead shark, mako shark, bull shark
Pelicans have a weird adaptation inside their bodies, what is it?
3 stomachs
Where do vaquitas live?
Baja California
The mahi-mahi has 2 other common names. What are they?
Dorado and dolphinfish
How old is the oldest tortoise to have lived?
191 years old
What shark is this?
Carcharodon carcharias
And what does it prey on? (3 examples)
Great white shark, sea lions, seals, sea birds, tuna
What can hummingbirds do with their tongue?
Wrap it around their skull to soften the impact of hitting their head.
Name the sirenians across the world
Manatees and dugong
How fast can swordfish swim?
50 mph
What is the special move crocodiles perform to kill/suffocate and immobilize their prey called?
Death roll
Name 3 sharks that we have at the aquarium that is in the orectolobiformes family.
Epaulette shark, zebra shark, bamboo sharks
What bird has the largest wingspan, and what is it's wingspan?
Albatross, 9.8 feet
What is the difference between dolphins and porpoises?
Dolphins have longer noses and bigger mouths, with curved dorsal fins.
The goatfish has "feelers" hanging by their mouth. What are those actually called?
Barbels
What is a black panther?
A melanistic variation of a jaguar OR leopard.
What is the name of the fish that is in the elasmobranch family that isn't a shark, ray, or skate?
Chimaera
What is the name of the tiny bird that is a common pet? (HINT: it's a classification of parrot, and found in Australia)
Budgerigar
What percent of polar bear hunts are successful?
2 percent
What kind of fish is Gill from Finding Nemo?
Moorish Idol
What is it called when an animal dies after laying eggs? Give one example.
Octopus, salmon, praying mantises