My Zoo Book: Summer! - Test Your Knowledge

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My Zoo Book: Summer! - Test Your Knowledge - Quiz

Did you read the My Zoo Boo: Summer edition? Test your knowledge in this quiz.

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1.

What colour is a giraffe’s tongue?
- A.
  
  Pink
- B.
  
  Green
- C.
  
  Blue
- D.
  
  Red
Correct Answer
C. Blue

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

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2.

What is the current conservation status of the Asian elephant?
- A.
  
  Vulnerable
- B.
  
  Least concern
- C.
  
  Endangered
- D.
  
  Extinct
Correct Answer
C. Endangered

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.

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3.

What animal is the fastest land mammal, reaching almost 3x as fast as the fastest human?
- A.
  
  Ostrich
- B.
  
  Cheetah
- C.
  
  Nyala
- D.
  
  Lion
Correct Answer
B. Cheetah

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

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4.

Which animals name means ‘peaks on the back’?
- A.
  
  Porcupine
- B.
  
  Tuatara
- C.
  
  Alligator
- D.
  
  Igunaa
Correct Answer
B. Tuatara

Explanation
The word tuatara in te reo māori means 'peaks on the back.'

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5.

Approximately how many teeth can an American alligator go through in a lifetime?
- A.
  
  1,000
- B.
  
  2,000
- C.
  
  3,000
- D.
  
  4,000
Correct Answer
C. 3,000

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

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6.

Which reptile usually lays their eggs in termite mounds to keep them warm and safe until they hatch?
- A.
  
  Lace monitor
- B.
  
  Saltwater crocodile
- C.
  
  Red-bellied black snake
- D.
  
  Snake-necked turtle
Correct Answer
A. Lace monitor

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.

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7.

What is the average walking speed of a Galápagos tortoise?
- A.
  
  100km/hr
- B.
  
  15km/hr
- C.
  
  1.6km/hr
- D.
  
  0.3km/hr
Correct Answer
D. 0.3km/hr

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

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8.

Which animals’ cheeks blush pink when they get excited or upset?
- A.
  
  Galápagos tortoise
- B.
  
  Blue and yellow macaw
- C.
  
  Zebra
- D.
  
  Sulphur-crested cockatoo
Correct Answer
B. Blue and yellow macaw

Explanation
The white part of their face doesn't have any feathers so you can see the cheeks blush pink.

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9.

What animals common name is thought to mean ‘master of grasses’?
- A.
  
  Wallaby
- B.
  
  Capybara
- C.
  
  Zebra
- D.
  
  Nyala
Correct Answer
B. Capybara

Explanation
Capybara! They are the world's largest rodent and look a bit like a giant guinea pig.

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10.

Auckland Zoo supports a lot of conservation projects all around the world. Which animals’ conservation project is supported in Kenya, Africa?
- A.
  
  African wild dog
- B.
  
  Red panda
- C.
  
  Spider monkey
- D.
  
  Tasmanian devil
Correct Answer
A. African wild dog

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

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My Zoo Book: Summer! - Test Your Knowledge

What colour is a giraffe’s tongue?

What is the current conservation status of the Asian elephant?

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

Which animals name means ‘peaks on the back’?

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

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

What is the average walking speed of a Galápagos tortoise?

Which animals’ cheeks blush pink when they get excited or upset?

What animals common name is thought to mean ‘master of grasses’?

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