Land Animals
Which is the tallest animal in the world?
Giraffe. Towering above the grasslands of Africa, giraffes are the tallest land mammal in existence, sometimes exceeding 18 feet in height.
How many arms does an octopus have?
8 - An octopus is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed mollusc
Name one flightless bird.
Examples: Penguin, Steamer Duck, Emu, Ostrich, Kiwi, Kakapo, Takahe, Cassowary
Yes, chickens can fly but not for long distances.
How do crickets and grasshoppers make noise?
By rubbing their wings together
Are amphibians warm blooded or cold blooded?
Cold blooded - their body temperature changes to match the atmosphere they are in
Which baby animal is called a Joey?
Kangaroo. Female kangaroos sport a pouch on their belly, made by a fold in the skin, to cradle baby kangaroos called joeys. Newborn joeys are just one inch long at birth, or about the size of a grape.
How many bones are there in a shark?
0 - Their skeletons are made of cartilage. Their cartilaginous skeletons are much lighter than true bone
Name the bird whose diet consists mostly of bones.
How many legs does a mosquito have?
6 - The word "mosquito" is Spanish for "little fly".
What are baby frogs called?
Tadpoles
Which land animal can open its mouth the widest?
Where is a shrimp’s heart located?
Heads - Shrimp have their hearts – along with other vital organs such as their stomach and ventral nerve cord – inside of their heads due to the safety this part of the body provides over the tail-end
Which is the only mammal that can fly?
Bats - With their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight.
What is the loudest insect in the world?
Cicadas - Its loudest song is almost 107 decibels . Thats almost as loud as a chainsaw (110 decibels).
How do amphibians breathe? (take in oxygen?)
Through their skin
Name the animal which can sleep up to 22 hours a day.
Koala - Koalas can blame a poor diet for their chronic case of sleepiness. The high branches of trees offer koalas protection from predators and a practically endless supply of eucalyptus leaves — but part of the reason there’s so little competition is that these leaves contain almost no nutritional value.
Which marine mammal has the longest lifespan?
The bowhead whale (aka arctic whale) - There are a number of marine species that outlive humans, and the mammal species that holds the record for longevity is the bowhead whale, which can live for 200 years - or more.
Which is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbirds - Hummingbirds are also the smallest migrating bird. The average weight of a hummingbird is less than a nickel.
What is the world’s fastest flying insect?
The dragonfly, with speeds of up to 35 miles per hour
Fill in the blank. There are three basic groups of amphibians. The first group consists of frogs and toads. The second group consists of _____________, including newts and mud puppies. The third group is made up of wormlike creatures called caecilians.
Salamanders
Which is the only land animal that cannot jump?
Elephants - Elephants can run up to 25 miles per hour. However, they remain the only mammal on earth that can't jump. They always keep one leg on the ground - even when running.
Name the animal which can up like a balloon
The pufferfish - Pufferfish will “puff up” as a defense mechanism if they are threatened. A shape that is more than double its original size, round and sometimes covered in spines is much more difficult to bite and isn't very appetizing to a predator
How many pairs of eyelids does an owl have?
3 - To protect those fantastic eyes, owls are equipped with three eyelids. The upper eyelid closes when the owl blinks, the lower closes when the owl sleeps and the third eyelid, the nictitating membrane, is a thin layer of tissue that closes diagonally across the eye, while it cleans and protects the eye.
What is the most poisonous insect in the world?
Harvester ants - (Fire ants) Harvester ants have the most potent venom of any insect on the planet possessing venom about 20x more toxic than honey bee venom and 35x more potent than western diamondback rattlesnake venom.
Are amphibians vertebrates or invertebrates?
Amphibians are vertebrates, or animals with backbones.