Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Let's Get Interactive. . . ANIMALS!!!

These questions will specifically be about vertebrates (animals with backbones). So sorry sea cucumber lovers, you don't get to show off your knowledge this time. Remember, you do not have to have an answer for every question to participate and don't be afraid to guess.



1. Name a mammal that lays eggs.

2. What breed of dog is Scooby Doo?

3. What is a group of crows called?

4. What is the state animal of Missouri?

5. What tree species is the major food source for koalas?

6. What animal has the highest blood pressure? (Hint: Its brain is a long way from its heart)

7. What is the only vertebrate that can fly backwards?

8. What Dr. Seuss character is supposedly based on Adolf Hitler?

9. What type of animal is commonly associated with the name "Bob White"?

10. The mongoose is known for its skill and prowess at killing what other animal?

11. In terms of actual number of people killed, what is the most dangerous large
mammal in Africa?

12. In the movie "The Lion King", Simba is aided by Timon and Pumbaa. What kind of animals were they?

13. TWO PARTER!
a) In 1835, naturalist Charles Darwin traveled to a group of islands named for a particular animal. Name that animal.
b) The ship on which Darwin traveled was also named for an animal. What was the name of his ship?

14. Sharks and rays are usually separated out from all other fish when they are
classified. What is the major difference between sharks and most other fish? (Hint: It has to do with their skeletons)

15. What type of animal is a fence swift?

4 comments:

  1. 1. Duckbilled Platypus
    2. Great Dane?
    3. Murder of Crows
    6. Giraffe?
    7. Hummingbird
    9. bobwhite
    10. snakes
    13. Galapagos Tortoise
    The Beagle

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  2. 1. duckbilled platypus

    2. great dane

    3. a murder

    4. Mule

    5. eucalyptis

    6. giraffe

    7. Humming birds, and some politicians....wait you said vertabrates didn't you

    8. Yertle the Turtle

    9. quail

    10. cobras

    11. Rhino

    12. Wart hog and meercat

    13. TWO PARTER!
    a) galapagos turtle
    b) Beagle

    14. cartilaginous fishes...this is why there are almost no shark fossils

    15. A blue bellied lizard

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  3. These are fun. I love looking at the questions and seeing if I know any of the answers. So even if you don't see my answers here, I am participating.

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  4. 1. Duckbilled Platypus

    2. Great Dane

    4. Missouri Mule

    5. Eucalyptus Trees

    6. Giraffe

    7. Hunningbird

    11. Hippopotamus

    12. Timon = meerkat, Pumbaa = Warthog

    13. a) Galapagos Tortoise. b) Beagle

    14. Sharks have no bones, they are all Cartilage.

    This was super fun! I'm glad I stumbled across your Blog Kirk.

    P.S. I swear I did not use Google except to make sure I got the correct spelling (i'm a terrible speller)

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