My Zoo Book: Natural Treasures - Test Your Knowledge

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    Which flightless and nocturnal bird is native to New Zealand?

    • Takahē
    • Kiwi
    • Pukeko
    • Ostrich
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Did you read the My Zoo Boo: Natural treasure? Test your knowledge of New Zealand animals in this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    What is the current conservation status of the whio, blue duck?

    • Vulnerable

    • Least concern

    • Endangered

    • Extinct

    Correct Answer
    A. Endangered
    Explanation
    There are fewer that 3,000 whio left in the wild.

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    Which insect native to New Zealand is one of the largest and heaviest insects in the world?

    • Giant bush dragonfly

    • Goliath stick insect

    • Giraffe weevil

    • Wētāpunga

    Correct Answer
    A. Wētāpunga
    Explanation
    Wētāpunga are too heavy to jump!

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    Which eel species is the biggest freshwater eel in the world?

    • Moray eel

    • African spiny eel

    • New Zealand longfin eel

    • Black spotted eel

    Correct Answer
    A. New Zealand longfin eel
    Explanation
    Female New Zealand longfin eels can grow up to 2m in length!

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  • 5. 

    Growing to only 25cm tall, what is the world’s smallest penguin?

    • Little penguin

    • Gentoo penguin

    • Yellow-eyed penguin

    • Adélie penguin

    Correct Answer
    A. Little penguin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Little penguin. The Little penguin is the world's smallest penguin, growing to only 25cm tall. The other options, Gentoo penguin, Yellow-eyed penguin, and Adélie penguin, are not the smallest penguins in the world.

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    What is the common name of the world’s only mountain parrot?

    • Macaw

    • African grey

    • Kea

    • Kakapo

    Correct Answer
    A. Kea
    Explanation
    The common name of the world's only mountain parrot is Kea.

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    What is the common name for the tīeke?

    • Saddleback

    • Brown kiwi

    • Orange-fronted kakariki

    • Tuatara

    Correct Answer
    A. Saddleback
    Explanation
    Saddleback - named this for the chestnut coloured saddle across their back. Make sure you check out the legend of Māui and tīeke on the Auckland Zoo website.

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    What is the name of the conservation project helping young wild kiwi get through their first year of life – a time when they are most vulnerable to predators?

    • Behind the Scenes Encounters

    • Operation Nest Egg

    • Auckland Zoo Eco Adventures

    • Junior Keeper

    Correct Answer
    A. Operation Nest Egg
    Explanation
    Operation Nest Egg! Just by visiting Auckland Zoo, a portion of your ticket goes towards projects like this to conserve wildlife in wild places.

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    What is the current conservation status of the Kea?

    • Vulnerable

    • Least concern

    • Endangered

    • Extinct

    Correct Answer
    A. Vulnerable
    Explanation
    There are estimated to be less than 7.000 kea left in the wild.

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    Which New Zealand animal can survive by taking only one breath and hour?

    • New Zealand lesser short-tailed bat

    • Chevron skink

    • Hector's dolphin

    • Tuatara

    Correct Answer
    A. Tuatara
    Explanation
    Tuatara spend a lot of time sitting still, not using a lot of energy.

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