Animal Hodgepodge

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Otters are able to close their ears and nostrils in order to prevent water from entering them. True False

2. Why do flies rub their legs together? It is a mating ritual designed to attract the opposite sex In order to make their presence known to other flies The rubbing creates vibrations which confuses predators In order to rid themselves of any foreign matter that may be stuck there

3. How do male peacocks attract a mate? By calling, showing off their feathers and parading in front of the peahen By allowing a peahen to pull their tail feathers By walking towards their chosen mate and sitting down in front of her By bringing their chosen peahen some food to eat

4. How did the golden eagle get its name? Due to the colour of the feathers on its head and neck Like magpies, golden eagles will head for anything that shines In Ancient Egypt, golden eagles were considered omens of good fortune It is named after the explorer who first discovered it

5. Porcupines found in North and South America cannot climb trees. True False

6. Which of the following is responsible for causing the holes often found in woollen clothing? The adult clothes moth itself The larvae of the adult clothes moth Both the larvae and the adult clothes moth None of these

7. What is a pangolin? A small tropical fish, which is a vivid red and white colour A nocturnal mammal which resembles both the anteater and the armadillo An extinct, diurnal mammal, closely resembling a horse A multi-coloured bird native to Panama

8. When feeding, the flamingo uses its bill as a sieve, in order to dispose of the water that contains its food. True False

9. If ingested, which of the following is poisonous to guinea pigs? Fresh grass hay Potato peel Apple Carrot

10. The fish we now call the goldfish originated in China during the Tang Dynasty. Their gold colour was actually the result of a genetic mutation. What colour were they originally? Silver Blue Black Pink