Squirrels
True or false: squirrels' front teeth never stop growing.
True!
What are baby swans called?
Swanlings, baby swans, ducklings
Swanlings
What is the word for a baby goose?
Fussy goose, gosling, kitten
Gosling
True or false: snapping turtles can hide their heads inside their shells like other turtles.
False! The snapping turtle protects itself by having a much longer and more flexible neck that allows it to be able to turn around and bite.
What bird is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Seagulls, hummingbirds, penguins
Hummingbirds
Why do fish live in salt water?
Because pepper water makes them sneeze!
Approximately how many species of squirrel are there?
200, 10, 7
200 different species of squirrels!
What is an adult male swan called?
A cob, a male swan, a rooster
A cob
What is the term for a group of geese?
Geeses, herd, gaggle
Gaggle
What is the name for baby snapping turtles?
Baby snapping turtles, hatchlings, kids
Hatchlings
About how many hours a day do koalas sleep?
8 hours, 18 hours, 27 hours
18 hours a day!
Where do polar bears vote?
The North Poll!
About how many nuts can a gray squirrel gather each year?
100, 250, 10000
About 10,000 nuts every year!
What is an adult female swan called?
A female swan, a pen, a hen
A pen
What is the name for a nest of goose eggs? [hint: it's also the name for a small handheld purse]
Clutch, collection, coach
Clutch
Approximately how long can wild snapping turtles live?
3 months, three years, 30 years
30 years
How many times can a honeybee flap its wings in one second?
10 times, 147 times, 200 times
200 times per second!
What do you call a horse that lives next door?
A naaayyyy-bor!
What is a group of squirrels called?
A group of squirrels, a scurry, a herd
A scurry!
What swan species is native to North America?
Trumpeter swan, Tundra swan, Whooper swan
Trumpeter swan
"The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs" is one of many fables credited to what storyteller?
Dolly Parton, Aesop, Shakespeare
Aesop
The common snapping turtle is the official reptile for what state?
New York, Michigan, Texas
New York
What animal is a skunk's main predator due to having a weak sense of smell?
Owls, snakes, people
Owls
Why did the snake cross the road?
To get to the other ssssssside!
The word "squirrel" comes from a Greek phrase "scuirius". What does that mean?
Shadow tail, acorn planter, bird seed thief
Shadow tail
In what country could you find black swans?
Canada, Australia, Finland
Australia
One of the earliest mentions "wild goose chase" is when Mercutio says, "Nay, if thy wits run the wild-goose chase" during a conversation in what Shakespeare play?
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Back to the Future
Romeo and Juliet
What environment do snapping turtles prefer?
Muddy shallow water, deserts, Lake Superior
Muddy shallow water
What is the world's most deadly animal?
Sharks, hippos, mosquitoes
Mosquitoes
What did the judge say when the skunk arrived in the court room?
Odor in the court!