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  • Why do otters hold hands while sleeping?
    To protect against predators
    To keep from floating away
    To stay warm
    To communicate with each other
  • Why do baby elephants suck their trunks?
    To help them breathe
    To signal to their mother
    For comfort
    To find food
  • How does each dolphin's whistle function similarly to a human feature?
    Like a phone number
    Like a unique voice
    Like a fingerprint
    Like an address
  • How many hours can koalas sleep each day?
    15 hours
    8 hours
    22 hours
    10 hours
  • A blue whale's tongue can weigh as much as:
    A basketball
    A horse
    A small car or elephant
    A school bus
  • Which animal holds the record for the longest verified lifespan?
    Giant tortoise
    Elephant
    Blue whale
    Madagascar radiated tortoise
  • What is a group of crows called?
    A murder
    A pack
    A colony
    A flock
  • Which animal has the shortest adult lifespan?
    Mosquito
    Ant
    Butterfly
    Mayfly
  • Jumping spiders can leap up to how many times their body length?
    10 times
    20 times
    30 times
    50 times
  • Which of the following describes why animals are unique?
    Each has adaptations to survive and thrive
    Animals cannot adapt to new environments
    All animals live in the same environment
    Animals have identical characteristics
  • What causes flamingos to turn pink?
    Their interaction with water
    Their genetics
    Exposure to sunlight
    Their diet of brine shrimp and blue-green algae
  • How many insects are estimated to exist for each human on Earth?
    10 billion
    100,000
    500,000
    1.4 billion
  • What defence mechanism does the pangolin have against predators?
    It emits a foul odour
    It has venomous spines
    It changes colours
    It rolls into an armour-plated ball
  • How many teeth does a common garden snail have?
    5,000
    1,000
    10,000
    14,000
  • Wombats have what unusual shape of droppings?
    Cube-shaped
    Circular
    Hexagonal
    Pyramid
  • Which animal is considered the deadliest due to the number of deaths it causes annually?
    Lion
    Tiger
    Mosquito
    Shark
  • What purpose does the algae serve for sloths?
    It helps with camouflage
    It keeps their skin moist
    It provides a food source
    It deters insects
  • Which of the following animals can roll up into a protective ball?
    Pufferfish
    Giraffe
    Cat
    Pangolin
  • 1.Why can't kangaroos walk backward?
    Their tails are too heavy
    Their unique leg structure prevents it
    They can walk backward if needed
    They prefer jumping
  • Which animal is known for its ability to use tools and recognize human faces?
    Dolphins
    Monkeys
    Owls
    Crows
  • Why is wombat poop cube-shaped?
    To prevent it from rolling
    To absorb moisture
    It's easier to digest
    It stacks better
  • What colour are flamingos when they are born?
    White
    Pink
    Yellow
    Grey
  • Which animal has such a slow pace that algae can grow on its fur?
    Lemur
    Koala
    Sloth
    Panda
  • Where can you find the largest animals on earth, the blue whales?
    Amazon River
    Pacific Ocean
    Antarctica
    Indian Ocean
  • What unique feature helps jumping spiders leap so far?
    Spring-loaded joints
    Hydraulic pressure in their legs
    Extra muscles
    Wings
  • Dolphins communicate with each other using what?
    Tail slaps
    Body language
    Distinctive whistles
    Clicks
  • The heart of a blue whale is approximately the size of:
    A small car
    A motorcycle
    A truck tire
    A basketball
  • What is the longest verified lifespan of an animal?
    188 years
    200 years
    120 years
    150 years
  • How much blood does a blue whale's heart pump with each beat?
    40 gallons
    60 gallons
    10 gallons
    25 gallons
  • How long can a cockroach survive after its head is cut off?
    A week
    A day
    A few minutes
    Several weeks