My Zoo Book: Summer! - Test Your Knowledge

1. What animal is the fastest land mammal, reaching almost 3x as fast as the fastest human?

Ostrich

Cheetah

Nyala

Lion

Cheetah can reach speeds of up to 110km/hr. Ostrich can sprint up to 70km/hr for short distances.

Explanation

Cheetah can reach speeds of up to 110km/hr. Ostrich can sprint up to 70km/hr for short distances.

2. What is the current conservation status of the Asian elephant?

Vulnerable

Least concern

Endangered

Extinct

The current conservation status of the Asian elephant is "Endangered." This means that the population of Asian elephants is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Factors such as habitat loss, poaching for ivory, and human-elephant conflicts have contributed to the decline in their numbers. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect and preserve this species from further decline.

Explanation

The current conservation status of the Asian elephant is "Endangered." This means that the population of Asian elephants is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Factors such as habitat loss, poaching for ivory, and human-elephant conflicts have contributed to the decline in their numbers. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect and preserve this species from further decline.

3. What colour is a giraffe's tongue?

Pink

Green

Blue

Red

A giraffe's tongue is blue to help prevent it from getting sunburnt while it is browsing for food.

Explanation

A giraffe's tongue is blue to help prevent it from getting sunburnt while it is browsing for food.

4. Auckland Zoo supports a lot of conservation projects all around the world. Which animals' conservation project is supported in Kenya, Africa?

African wild dog

Red panda

Spider monkey

Tasmanian devil

Every time you visit Auckland Zoo, you are are helping to conserve wildlife in wild places.

Explanation

Every time you visit Auckland Zoo, you are are helping to conserve wildlife in wild places.

5. What is the average walking speed of a Galápagos tortoise?

100km/hr

15km/hr

1.6km/hr

0.3km/hr

Sloooooow! That is like you taking 1 minute to walk 5 meters!

Explanation

Sloooooow! That is like you taking 1 minute to walk 5 meters!

6. Approximately how many teeth can an American alligator go through in a lifetime?

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

Alligators have around 80 teeth in their mouth and can go through 3,000 in their lifetime.

Explanation

Alligators have around 80 teeth in their mouth and can go through 3,000 in their lifetime.

7. Which reptile usually lays their eggs in termite mounds to keep them warm and safe until they hatch?

Lace monitor

Saltwater crocodile

Red-bellied black snake

Snake-necked turtle

The correct answer is Lace monitor. Lace monitors are known to lay their eggs in termite mounds to provide a warm and safe environment for the eggs until they hatch. Termite mounds offer a stable temperature and protection from predators, making them an ideal nesting site for these reptiles.

Explanation

The correct answer is Lace monitor. Lace monitors are known to lay their eggs in termite mounds to provide a warm and safe environment for the eggs until they hatch. Termite mounds offer a stable temperature and protection from predators, making them an ideal nesting site for these reptiles.