Pygmy Three-toed Sloth Trivia Quiz

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    The pygmy three-toed sloth is an arboreal. What does this mean?

    • It feeds on leaves
    • It lives in trees
    • It is small
    • It has short tail
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Here's an interesting 'Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth Trivia Quiz' that will test your knowledge about this fascinating creature. The pygmy three-toed sloth is also known as the monk sloth or dwarf sloth, it is the smallest of all other three members of its genus, but just like others, it is arboreal. Try this quiz to test your knowledge of this animal. So, get ready to test your brain cells. Good luck!

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  • 2. 

    How long does it take the male pygmy three-toed sloth to reach sexual maturity?

    • 12-24 months

    • 8-11 months

    • 25-36 months

    • 3-9 months

    Correct Answer
    A. 12-24 months
    Explanation
    Male pygmy three-toed sloths take 12-24 months to reach sexual maturity. This means that it takes them between one to two years to reach a stage where they are able to reproduce and contribute to the continuation of their species. This is an important milestone in their life cycle, as it marks the point at which they are capable of participating in the reproductive activities of their population.

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  • 3. 

    How often do they poop?

    • Bi-weekly

    • Daily

    • Weekly

    • Hourly

    Correct Answer
    A. Weekly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Weekly." This suggests that the subject being referred to (presumably a group of individuals) defecates on a weekly basis.

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  • 4. 

    What other creatures do they host in their fur?

    • Beetles

    • Birds

    • Their babies

    • Slugs

    Correct Answer
    A. Beetles
  • 5. 

    What is the relationship between them and the algae?

    • Mutual

    • Parasitic

    • Symbiotic

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Symbiotic
    Explanation
    The relationship between them and the algae is symbiotic. Symbiotic relationships are characterized by mutual benefit between two organisms. In this case, both parties benefit from the relationship. The organisms provide each other with essential resources or services, such as nutrients or protection. This mutually beneficial interaction allows both parties to thrive and is a common type of relationship in nature.

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    Who gave it its Binomial name?

    • Anderson and Patrick

    • James and Handley

    • Anderson and Handley

    • Hooke and Yin Ju

    Correct Answer
    A. Anderson and Handley
    Explanation
    Anderson and Handley are the individuals who gave the binomial name to the subject in question.

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  • 7. 

    What is their Binomial name?

    • Bradypus pygmaeus

    • Pilosa bradypus

    • Pygmaeus bradypus

    • Pilosa pygmaeus

    Correct Answer
    A. Bradypus pygmaeus
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bradypus pygmaeus. The binomial name is a scientific naming system used to give each species a unique two-part name. In this case, the genus is Bradypus and the species is pygmaeus.

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  • 8. 

    Which year was the pygmy three-toed sloth discovered?

    • 2009

    • 2001

    • 1998

    • 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. 2001
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2001. This is the year in which the pygmy three-toed sloth was discovered.

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  • 9. 

    The man who first described the pygmy three-toed sloth was from the University of Kansas. What is his name?

    • James Robert

    • Robert P. Anderson

    • Robert Hooke

    • Pirlo Anderson

    Correct Answer
    A. Robert P. Anderson
    Explanation
    Robert P. Anderson is the correct answer because he was the man from the University of Kansas who first described the pygmy three-toed sloth.

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  • 10. 

    What sound do they make?

    • Bark and Chirp

    • Aye-ee and Chirp

    • Bray and squeak

    • Squeak and Chirp

    Correct Answer
    A. Aye-ee and Chirp
    Explanation
    The question is asking about the sound they make, and the answer "Aye-ee and Chirp" directly addresses this by stating two specific sounds. The other options do not mention these specific sounds, so they can be eliminated as incorrect answers.

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