Slowest Animals
These animals spend their days in the treetops barely moving. Blame it on their incredibly low metabolic rate. They eat very little. Only a few leaves and twigs. They crawl at a breakneck pace of 30 centimeters per minute. They are so slow, algae grows on their coats.
Some have 2 toes. Others have 3 toes. Name this animal.
Sloths
They are the only large animals that hop to get around. They can hop up to 40 miles per hour. They are marsupials, a group of animals that carry their young in a pouch.
They are also the national symbol of Australia.
Kangaroos.
These creatures are highly social and highly intelligent with a powerful sense of smell. Europeans traditionally use this animal to hunt for truffles, a type of mushroom.
Even though they live in a sty, they are actually very clean animals. Wild versions of this animal have many names including boar, swine and hog. Name this animal.
Pig
One of the most deadly species, this animal is responsible for more deaths per year than any other animal. Highly intelligent and capable, activities of this animal is responsible for climate change and destruction of many wildlife habitats. Name this animal.
Human
On land, their clumsy and awkward movements contrast sharply with their aquatic grace. These animals are known for their playful nature and endearing appearance, with big eyes and whiskers. Trained versions of this animal is known to balance a ball on their nose. They are also known as "dogs of the sea".
Seals
They move by gliding on their muscular foot, which secretes mucus to help them move and leave a slime trail. They are invertebrates, which means they don't have backbones.They have soft bodies, so they need their shell to protect them.
They are edible and are prepared as a delicacy known as escargot. Name this animal.
Snails
One of the oldest dog breeds, they were revered as gods in ancient Egypt. They are the second fastest land animal, after cheetahs.
Known for being calm, gentle, and affectionate. They are often called "velcro" dogs because they like to stick close to their owners. Name this dog breed.
Greyhounds
Known as a beast of burden, this animal has been used for work and food for over 6000 years. They are slow, strong and dependable. Some heavy work they do include plowing fields and towing wagons or carts.
A very strong person is sometimes said to be as strong as an __________!
Ox or Oxen
This animal belongs to a class of fish that have a skeleton made of cartilage. It is an apex predator at the top of the ocean food chain. Though greatly feared by humans, especially when their dorsal fin is sighted near land, humans are not their natural prey. Name this fearsome fish.
Shark
This animal is distinguished by black and white fur. Scientists believe that these markings help this animal camouflage itself in snowy and sunny environments. Their diet is primarily bamboo. Name this animal.
Pandas
Most of these ocean invertebrates have 5 arms, some have more. They are almost exclusively carnivorous, eating the flesh of other marine creatures, especially shelled mollusks.
They can grow a new arm, even a new body from a lost limb. Name this animal.
Starfish
These birds of prey, are apex predators, and the fastest birds in the world. In flight, their speed can reach over 320 kilometers per hour. They are usually found in open spaces, such as high cliffs and bluffs, but have recently begun to make their homes in cities with tall buildings.
Name this bird predator.
Peregrine falcons
This animal is named after an European country. Wild versions of this animal can fly for short bursts up to 90 kilometers per hour. They would preferred to not be eaten, though sadly, they are the main dish of the American Thanksgiving holiday.
Turkey
This is one of the most venomous snakes on the planet. When confronted, it can lift up a third of its body off the ground and still move forward to attack. Their venom, though not the most potent among venomous snakes, can deliver enough neurotoxin in a single bite - enough to kill 20 people, or even an elephant. Name this hooded snake.
King cobra
This tree hugging animal, indigenous to Australia, is often likened to a plush toy, with its fluffy ears and prominent nose. They are arboreal marsupials that primarily feed on eucalyptus, a plant that is poisonous to most other animals. Name this cutie.
Koala bears
This animal co-existed with the dinosaurs. Their shell protects them from predators and they can also tuck their head inside for extra protection.
They come in many different sizes and shapes. A cousin of this animal famously lost a fabled race to a hare. Name this animal.
Turtle or tortoise
Known as the "King of the Jungle", these cool cats live in groups, called prides, which can have up to 30 members. When chasing a prey, they can reach up to 81 kilometers an hour and leap over 1000 centimeters. Name this cat.
Lions
This animal is a living descendant of dinosaurs and are closely related to the T-Rex. They are omnivores, eating both plants and meats. Not all males of this animal crow. The female of this animal supplies us with an item that we enjoy fried, boiled and also use to make many other goodies, including cakes. They are not friends of KFC. Name this animal.
Chickens
These invertebrates are part of an animal family tree, which includes corals and sea anemones. They have stinging cells on their tentacles and other body parts that can release a powerful venom from their barbed stingers when touched by a foreign object. They look like a translucent blob when removed from water. Name this animal
Jellyfish
Known for their prickly, spiny coats, these small mammals, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, will roll into a tight ball as a defense mechanism. By curling and tucking in their heads, tail and legs, they protect vulnerable parts of their body. They root through “hedges" to eat insects, worms, eggs, snails, mice, frogs, and snakes. Name this prickly animal.
Hedgehogs
This mammal is a gentle giant of the ocean. Also known as a sea cow, they typically live in shallow waters and don't have many true predators, except for human.
Their closest relative is the elephant. Name this animal.
manatees
These very social animals can sleep standing up. New born foals are able to stand on their own soon after birth. They were popular for transportation use before cars and were the favorites of cowboys. Name these animals.
Horses
This animal has one stomach with four chambers, which allows them to digest tough plant matter. Considered sacred in some countries, females of this animal produces a nutritious and tasty liquid used by humans to create many dairy staples, including cheese and yogurt. Name this animal.
Cows
This fish is harmless, unless eaten. The liver, intestines, gonads and skin of this fish are highly poisonous and can cause death in around 60% of people who eat it. If prepared properly, it is edible, and considered a delicacy in Japan and Korea
Puffer fish or fugu
These flightless birds use their "wings" as flippers to effortlessly propel them through water. Some species of this animal, considered the world’s fastest swimming birds, can swim at speeds of up to 36 km/h. With thick layers of feathers and extra reserves of body fat, they can endure the world’s harshest climates and coldest oceans. They are mainly concentrated in Antarctica.
Penguins