Artic Life - D
What is the colour of a polar bear skin?
A) White
B) Black
Black!
A polar bear's skin is black. This dark color, along with a thick layer of insulating fat (blubber) beneath the skin, is a crucial adaptation for absorbing and retaining heat in the cold Arctic environment. The polar bear's outer fur appears white because its hairs are transparent, not pigmented, and they reflect visible light.
Which of the following is the only bird species that can fly backwards?
A. Hummingbird
B. Scarlet robin
Hummingbird!
Hummingbirds can fly backwards because of their unique shoulder joints and wing structure, which allows them to rotate their wings in a figure-eight pattern and generate lift on both the upstroke and the downstroke. This ability, unmatched by any other bird species, enables them to maneuver with incredible precision, such as while feeding from flowers without having to pull their beaks out.
Approximately how many muscles are there in a trunk of an elephant?
A. Around 5,000
B. Around 40,000
C. Around 100,000
40,000
What is the biggest animal on Earth?
A. Blue whale
B. African elephant
Blue whale
This song was a bout a little animal in the window...
A) Doggie
B) Kittie
Little doggie!
The song is "how much is that doggie in the window" by Patti Page.
Compared to a normal rabbit or hare, which distinguishing difference would you NOT see on an Arctic hare?
A) Floppy Ears
B) A long Bushy Tail
A Long Bushy Tail!
Which bird is the largest in the world, however it cannot fly?
A) An Ostrich
B) A penguin
An Ostrich
What are the horns of rhinoceroses made from?
A. Hair
B. Bone
C. Ivory
hair
Which word is used to call a group of sharks?
A. A sharklet
B. A shoal
C. A shoal
Who sang the hit song "Rockin Robin"?
A) Chuck Berry
B) Bobby Day
Bobby Day!
Some may know these animals as the Caribou, but others may know them by this special name...
A) Moose
B) Reindeer
Reindeer!
Large males can stand more than 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) tall at the shoulder and exceed 250 kg (550 pounds) in weight; females are slightly smaller. Reindeer have deeply cloven hoofs so the feet can spread on snow or soft ground; they are also good swimmers.
Like many other birds, the feathers on an owl’s body replace themselves about once a year. What’s the name of the process?
A) Shedding
B) Molting
Molting
How fast can a cheeta run?
A) 40 mph
B) 70 mph
70 mph!
The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds flat. Using bursts of speed, these swift, agile hunters are able to chase down prey in less than one minute.
Around how many eggs could a sea turtle often lay at one time?
A. Around 50 eggs
B. Around 240 eggs
Around 240!
Sonny James sang this song about a little kitty in 1956?
A) The cat came back
B) Who let the cats out?
The Cat came back!
True or false: Arctic foxes change color seasonally, from brown or gray in summer to white in winter?
True!
And you thought they were just annoying little birds that pooped in public parks! But no, one of Queen Elizabeth’s favorite hobbies was racing what type of bird that lends its name to a famous forge in East Tennessee?
A) A Crow
B) A pigeon
A Pigeon
How long is a giraffe's tongue?
A) 10 inches
B) 18 inches
18 inches!
A giraffe uses its long, prehensile tongue to reach around thorns and grasp onto leaves of the acacia tree. Thick, antiseptic saliva helps coat any thorns they may swallow. The blue-black color of the tongue protects it from sunburn.
What is the largest species of sharks?
A) hammer head shark
B) whale shark
Whale Shark!
This species of shark can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters) in length.
What animal does The Tokens talk about sleeping tonight?
A) the pony
B) the lion
The Lion!
What is a group of Beluga whales called?
A) A party
B) A pod
A Pod!
What are baby hens called?
Chicks!
How heavy is an ostrich's eggs?
A) 3 Lbs
B) 1 Lbs
3 Lbs!
The ostrich is a champion of all sorts. It is the heaviest and tallest living bird and also lays the largest eggs, which can be up to 6 inches long. This flightless creature uses its powerful legs to reach speeds of 43 mph, holding out its short wings for balance as it runs, making it the fastest land runner of any bird.
In which of the following animals do the males give birth?
A. Sea Horse!
B. Shrimp
A sea horse!
Who sang the song crocodile rock?
A) The Bee Gees
B) Elton John
Elton John!