My Zoo Book: Wildwork! - Test Your Knowledge
Did you read the My Zoo Book: WildWork edition? Test your knowledge in this quiz.
- 1.
What is a group of lions called?
- A.
Herd
- B.
Pride
- C.
Crash
- D.
Litter
Correct Answer
B. PrideExplanation
A pride of lions.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What two features help black-handed spider monkeys move effortlessly through the trees?
- A.
A prehensile tail and hands without thumbs
- B.
A trunk and prehensile tail
- C.
Big ears and long legs
- D.
Claws and long fingers
Correct Answer
A. A prehensile tail and hands without thumbsExplanation
Their prehensile tail is like a 5th limb and can support their own body weight.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the current conservation status of the cotton top tamarin?
- A.
Critically endangered
- B.
Vulnerable
- C.
Endangered
- D.
Extinct
Correct Answer
A. Critically endangeredExplanation
Cotton top tamarins are one of the world's 25 most endangered primates.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which animal native to Australia is a carnivore?
- A.
Koala
- B.
Kangaroo
- C.
Wombat
- D.
Tasmanian devil
Correct Answer
D. Tasmanian devilExplanation
Their powerful bite can even chomp through bones!Rate this question:
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- 5.
How do rough-scaled geckos keep their eyes clean?
- A.
They go for a swim in freshwater
- B.
They lick them
- C.
They scoop rain droplets with their feet and rub onto their eyes
- D.
They find a friend to help them
Correct Answer
B. They lick themExplanation
Rough-scaled geckos have no eyelids so need to lick their eyes to keep them clean.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What type of food makes up most of a red pandas’ diet?
- A.
Chocolate
- B.
Meat
- C.
Bamboo
- D.
Insects
Correct Answer
C. BambooExplanation
Bamboo! Red pandas even have a gap in their teeth to help them strip bamboo leaves.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many toes do southern white rhinoceros have on each foot?
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
1
Correct Answer
B. 3Explanation
The three toes help to distribute their weight.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the current conservation status of the pāteke, brown teal?
- A.
At risk
- B.
Vulnerable
- C.
Endangered
- D.
Critically endangered
Correct Answer
A. At riskExplanation
The current conservation status of the pāteke, brown teal, is "At risk." This means that while the species is not currently endangered or critically endangered, it is still facing significant threats and its population is declining. The "At risk" status indicates that conservation efforts are needed to ensure the long-term survival of the species.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the southern white rhinoceros horn made of?
- A.
Bone
- B.
Shell
- C.
Keratin
- D.
Muscle
Correct Answer
C. KeratinExplanation
Keratin! That's the same as your hair and fingernails!Rate this question:
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- 10.
How does the rough-scaled gecko confuse predators?
- A.
Spins in circles
- B.
Changes colour
- C.
Plays dead
- D.
Drops its tail
Correct Answer
D. Drops its tailExplanation
Don't worry, it can grow back again!Rate this question:
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