My Zoo Book: Africa! Test Your Knowledge
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On average, how long is a giraffe's tongue?
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1m
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55cm
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45cm
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25cm
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What is the world's largest living bird?
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Ostrich
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Emu
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Cassowary
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Kiwi
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A. OstrichExplanation
Ostrich! Did you know all these birds are in the same family known as ratites.Rate this question:
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What noise does a nyala make to warn other nyala about predators?
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It doesn't make a noise
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It howls like a wolf
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It barks like a dog
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It roars like a lion
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A. It barks like a dogExplanation
Nyala make a sharp dog-like bark to warn off predators.Rate this question:
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What feature of a zebra helps it to repel insects, reduce body temperature and help confuse predators?
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Its tail
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Its stripes
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Its size
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Its teeth
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A. Its stripesExplanation
Did you also know that each zebra has a unique pattern - no two zebra are the same.Rate this question:
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Which Africa animal gets its colouration from the food it eats?
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Meerkat
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Leopard tortoise
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African elephant
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Greater flamingo
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A. Greater flamingoExplanation
Greater flamingo are born grey! Part of their diet is shrimp which gives them their pink colouration.Rate this question:
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Just like your hair and fingernails, what are the Cape porcupine quills made of?
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Keratin
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Bone
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Shell
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Skin
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A. KeratinExplanation
Porcupines have around 30,000 quills made of keratin.Rate this question:
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What is the current conservation status of the leopard tortoise?
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Vulnerable
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Least concern
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Endangered
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Extinct
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A. Least concernExplanation
The current conservation status of the leopard tortoise is "Least concern." This means that the species is not currently at risk of extinction. The population of leopard tortoises is stable, and there are no major threats to their survival. They have a wide distribution range and are adaptable to various habitats, which contributes to their least concern status.Rate this question:
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How high can a serval leap to catch birds?
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1 meter
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2 meters
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3 meters
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4 meters
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A. 3 metersExplanation
A serval can leap up to 3 meters to catch birds. Servals are known for their incredible jumping ability, which allows them to pounce on their prey from a great distance. This impressive leaping ability is due to their long legs and strong muscles, enabling them to reach heights that most other cats cannot. With a leap of 3 meters, servals can easily catch birds that may be flying above them, making them highly skilled hunters in their natural habitat.Rate this question:
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Which wild cat is NOT found in Africa
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Caracal
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Leopard
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Lion
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Tiger
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A. TigerExplanation
The tiger is not found in Africa. Tigers are native to Asia, particularly in countries like India, Russia, and Indonesia. They are known for their distinctive orange coat with black stripes and are the largest species of cat in the world. While Africa is home to other wild cats such as the caracal, leopard, and lion, the tiger is not found on the African continent.Rate this question:
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How many vertebrae do giraffe have in their long necks?
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7
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12
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32
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50
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A. 7Explanation
7! That is the same as you!Rate this question:
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