Creepy Crawlies
Frightening Folklore
Feathered Friends
Climate Crisis
Bugging Out!
100
An irrational fear of spiders or other eight-legged creatures
What is arachnophobia?
100
In medieval Britain, people believed that witches could transform into this animal.
What is a black cat?
100
This bird of prey has 14 neck vertebrae and can rotate its head 270°.
What is an owl?
100
This occurs when ocean pH levels are too low, breaking down calcified organisms.
What is ocean acidification?
100
This is the most poisonous of its species found in America and eats males after mating.
What is a black widow?
200
This animal has been a symbol of halloween since its origin.
What are bats?
200
The idea of this scary creature came from Ancient Greece.
What is a werewolf?
200
A group of these birds is referred to as a murder.
What is a crow?
200
This practice occurs when trees are cut down for development or agricultural lands.
What is deforestation?
200
This insect is responsible for spreading zika, ebola, and malaria.
What is a mosquito?
300
This reptile family has species that shoot blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism.
What are lizards?
300
Many cultures see this animal as a symbol of impending death.
What is an owl?
300
This bird is the namesake of a famous Edgar Allan Poe poem.
What is a raven?
300
This greenhouse gas is the primary contributor to climate change.
What is carbon dioxide (CO2)?
300
What are fire ants?
400
These animals have the ability to crawl through your toilet.
What are rats?
400
Often associated with witches and sorcerers, these creatures are thought to hold mysterious magical powers.
What is a toad?
400
This large bird is a detritivore, meaning it feeds on dead matter.
What is a turkey vulture?
400
It is by this many °C that the average global temperature has increased since the Industrial Revolution.
What is 1°C?
400
Some species of these can glow in the dark!
What are beetles?
500
There are 400,000 known species of this animal.
What are spiders?
500
This mythical creature originated from the Scottish Highlands and was first "discovered" in ancient times.
What is the Loch Ness Monster?
500
This scary-looking bird clutters its bill at a decibel level similar to that of a machine gun
What is a shoebill?
500
This amount of the world's wildlife could be at risk of extinction due to climate change.
How many is 1 million?
500
This bug may have up to 400 pairs of legs
What is a millipede?