Why do tigers have stripes?
The elephant look was already taken
It runs faster with stripes
It's easier to hide (camouflage)
The stripes make the tiger look more dangerous
The tiger is the biggest member of the cat family.
Tigers can easily jump over 5 meters in length.
Gorillas are known to hit their chests and roar loudly. Why do they do that?
To cure an itch
To attract a partner
To scare away enemies and defend their family
To clear its throat
Gorillas have hands and feet like humans.
Gorillas live for around 35 years in the wild and up to 50 years in zoos. They are highly intelligent and have been observed using tools in the wild.
Leopards are great swimmers!
False
True
How many humans are killed by hippos each year?
Under 100
Between 200 and 300
None
Over 300
How many liters of water does an elephant drink each day?
200 liters
300 liters
400 liters
100 liters
How tall can a giraffe get?
6.4 meters
3.6 meters
4.8 meters
5.8 meters
Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth.
A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. Therefore, it has to spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground and drink water.
Which animal is the rhino's best friend?
Dogs
A bird called the oxpecker
Mosquitoes
Ladybugs
Rhinos are often hunted by humans for their horns.
The name rhinoceros means ‘nose horn’ and is often shortened to rhino. Three of the five rhinoceros species are listed as being critically endangered.
Why is the oxpecker such a good friend of the rhino?
The bird poop has a lubricating effect on the skin
It keeps the rhino company
Because it can peck an ox
It eats insects from the skin and warns of danger
Why does the zebra have stripes?
The zebra runs faster because of the stripes
The stripes are for appearance only
We actually don't quite know
It's easier to hide (camouflage)
Do kangaroos know how to walk?
No
Yes
Is the koala bear part of the bear family?
Just the brown bear family
No
Yes
Just the black bear familiy
Why are flamingos pink?
Because of the sun
It's the color of the bird
Because of the small shrimps they eat
Because it would look weird if they were white
