Thematic Animals Trivia

1. A cockroach race takes place every 4 years in New Jersey to predict which personage?

From Quiz They Race Horses, Don't They?

Answer: The Democratic candidate for the presidential election

Run by the Pest Control Association, the cockroach race to predict the Democratic candidate is a popular event. In 1999 Al Gore won, beating Bill Bradley, and in 1992 the winner was Bill Clinton. Cockroach racing originated in Brisbane, Australia, before spreading to the US. Cockroaches have been known to achieve speeds of up to 50 body lengths per second, which is equivalent to a human achieving 100 metres in less than 1 second. Red Teams smpdit shuddered as she wrote this question.

From Quiz All About Turtles, Second Herd

Answer: mock turtle soup

The Queen of Hearts asks Alice if she has seen the Mock Turtle to which she responds that she doesn't even know what a Mock Turtle is. The Queen says, "It's the thing Mock Turtle Soup is made from." Carroll frequently drew on 1860s English society to make fun of the oddities of the times. Mock turtle soup was popular in the Victorian era. 19th century British recipes for mock turtle soup substituted calf's head, calf's brain and calf's foot for turtle meat.

From Quiz All About Turtles, First Herd

Answer: Yertle the Turtle

"Yertle the Turtle, the King of the Pond" appeared in a children's picture book entitled "Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories" in 1958. Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote and drew the book under his pen-name Dr. Seuss. Written in anapestic tetrameter, it tells the story of a turtle who commanded his subject turtles to pile themselves up so that he could be higher than the moon. Mack, the turtle at the bottom of the pile, burps causing the whole pile, including Yertle, to tumble into the mud. The use of the word "burp" in a children's book was controversial in 1958.

From Quiz P.E.B.C.?

Answer: canine

From 1954 to 1973 the eponymous tv series brought us the adventures of this intelligent and courageous Rough Collie dog.

From Quiz Like a Lamb to the Author

Answer: Heavy Metal

Lamb of God is a heavy metal band which is considered an important part of the 'New Wave of American Heavy Metal' movement. Originally formed as Burn the Priest, their original lineup consisted of John Campbell, Chris Adler, Mark Morton and Matt Conner. After releasing the album "Burn the Priest" and a few lineup changes later, the band renamed itself Lamb of God. Their second album "New American Gospel" was critically acclaimed and was considered a cornerstone of the Heavy Metal genre.

From Quiz Beef or Pork

Answer: Bullpen

The bullpen is where pitchers warm up before going into a game. Recently, relief pitchers have started to develop celebration dances in honor of a teammate who just made a great play on offense or defense. There is much disagreement about the actual source for the use of the word 'bullpen'.

From Quiz Blasted Barnacles

Answer: Commensalism

There are three types of relationships between two separate species. A parasitic relationship is one in which one species lives in or on another species, and in order for the first to survive it can cause damage or even death to the other species. Mistletoe lives on trees, taking water and nutrients, weakening them. Mutualism would be honeybees and flowers, where the bees obtain nectar and the flowers are pollinated; thus, both benefit from the relationship. Commensalism does neither - the barnacle gets nutrients and a free ride. The whale gets no benefit.

From Quiz IT (NOT Stephen King)

Answer: Maggots

Maggots are insect larvae in general, and the term is used for green bottle fly larvae in particular when used medicinally. They may also be found in and on any decaying matter, such as rotting things in your garbage. Maggots are nature's cleaners, and the service they provide allows them to thrive as they eat. They have been found useful in forensic science to help determine time of death and other information. Maggots have long been used in medicine to clean wounds when they eat only decayed flesh, and it is necessary to get rid of decay in order to promote healthy growth. Too much of a good thing or the wrong type of maggot can lead to removal of live tissue and Myiasis (infestation and infection). Medicinal maggots are now disinfected before being used. There are about 300 institutes in the U.S. that use Maggot Debridement, and more than three times that number in the U.K. To keep maggots away from your environment, practice strict hygiene, bag and freeze organic garbage till trash day, and inspect your pets' skin and your own to check for possible entry sites. Maggots have been known to enter any animal through any orifice, and those entering facial orifices may make their way to the brain with disastrous to fatal consequences. Livestock such as sheep may be sprayed, dipped, shaved and cleansed of hair around the backside (dried urine and fecal matter attract maggots). Mulesing (skin removal to tighten skin in the hind quarters) and docking are practices that have caused animal rights groups and others concerns for the animals. There is severe economic impact involved, for example an estimated $170 million dollar loss in Australia's sheep industry every year from maggots. Infestation usually leads to anorexia and death of the host. Getting rid of maggots is difficult in large livestock breeding areas, as it usually requires pesticides, extreme heat or cold to kill. Once the maggot has reached adulthood it begins the egg laying process all over again. Be thankful this is NOT a photo quiz, as most humans react negatively even to pictures of maggots.

From Quiz Furred, Fleaed and Feathered Fictional Friends

Answer: Felix the Cat

Felix, who first appeared in silent films in the 1920s, was always getting into trouble, with his most usual antagonist being the professor and his canine henchman. It was revived in the '50s on TV screens and again in the late 1980s in a full-length movie. Sources - Wikipedia.org (and trivia conversations with friends) Contributed by: grisham

From Quiz Unusually Ugly Ungulates

Answer: Ice Age

"Ice Age" was released in 2002, and several sequels followed in years to come. In the beginning of the film, an entire family of tapirs are seen playing in a tar pit, and the dad yells to his children, "Come on kids, you can play extinct later!" In another scene, one of the young tapirs randomly says, "Sometimes, I throw up!" The other animals look at her, and continue their conversation. Unfortunately, the tapir does not play a large role in the film.

From Quiz Space-Sheep to the Rescue!

Answer: She was a clone.

Dolly was the first cloned sheep, and helped prove that it was possible to clone mammals. She died in February 2003.

From Quiz Cats or Dogs?

Answer: Christina Ricci

The original "That Darn Cat!", released in 1965, starred Hayley Mills who was more known for her roles in "Pollyanna" (as the titular girl) and Disney's "The Parent Trap". When the 1997 remake came along, Christina Ricci, then known for the live-action version of "Casper" and "The Addams Family", took the lead role as a girl whose 'darn cat' busted open a kidnapping case with the help of the FBI. While the original film was quite well-received, the remake was typical Disney fare and aimed itself at a modern, young audience.

From Quiz Famous Snakes

Answer: Kaa

In 1893, Rudyard Kipling wrote a short story called "In the Rukh" which introduced us to a boy called Mowgli. In 1894, Rudyard Kipling wrote his first "The Jungle Book" in which Kaa, an Indian python, tried to help Bagheera (a leopard) and Baloo (a bear) save Mowgli from the Bandar-log (monkeys). In the 1967 first Disney animation "The Jungle Book", Kaa was portrayed as a bad snake who was against Mowgli. Nagaina was a cobra in the Kipling short story "Nag and Nagaina". Hathi was an Indian elephant in "The Jungle Book".

From Quiz Crocodile Tears

Answer: Insincere sadness

If a person is producing crocodile tears then they are crying without genuinely feeling upset. The phrase seems to have originated in the middle ages with the belief that crocodiles cried as they devoured their prey or to lure more prey.

From Quiz Four-Legged Friends

Answer: Copenhagen

Though a fine battle charger, Copenhagen could be cantankerous. After Waterloo Wellington gently patted his horse on the rump and was greeted with a kick that almost did for him! However, in a battle situation he was composed, brave and reliable. Copenhagen and the Iron Duke (Wellington) became synonymous with each other even after the war had finished; when Wellington became Prime Minister in 1828 he rode Copenhagen up to 10 Downing Street. In his latter years he mellowed and became a family favourite and lived on to 1936 before he died aged 29 years. He was given a military funeral with full honours and was buried at Wellington's estate at Stratfield Saye where he was commemorated by a stone marker.

From Quiz The Year of the Goat

Answer: Pan

Pan is often depicted with the legs and horns of a goat while the rest of his body is that of a man. The word 'panic' is also derived from Pan who is credited with the ability to cause sudden fear among crowds, a feature that rendered him of immense help during battles. Aeolus is the god of wind, Apollo is the god of medicine and music among many others and Bootes is the demi-god of ploughs and weapons.

From Quiz Row, Row, Row Your Goat

Answer: Chicago Cubs

In 1945 during the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, a tavern owner named Billy Sianis, who ironically owned the Billy Goat Tavern, was asked to leave the game because the odor from the pet goat he brought to the game was offensive to nearby patrons. Sianis was very upset and said "them Cubs, they aren't gonna to win no more!" Through 2009 the Cubs still hadn't won a World Series.

From Quiz A Bird's-Eye View

Answer: Stephen King

Derived from some of the material from his "Night Shift" short story collection, "Cat's Eye" follows the story of a cat and those it comes into contact with. The third story features Drew Barrymore's character and the cat almost entirely as they fight to stop a troll from stealing her breath away. Directed by Lewis Teague, who also directed "Cujo" in 1983, the film is less remembered than most of Stephen King's other adaptations. The stories within border more on fantasy than the characteristic horror we see in the author's work. The movie was King's second screenplay (after the George A. Romero film, "Creepshow" which also used a number of King's stories).

From Quiz Does it say Moo, Quack, Oink, or Baaa?

Answer: Oink

Max was a pot-bellied pig. He lived with George Clooney in his home in Los Angeles. Clooney bought Max in 1988 as a gift for Kelly Preston, his girlfriend at the time. Max made several cameos in interviews, and weighed close to 300 pounds.

From Quiz Oh, Deer!

Answer: Bambi

The movie "Bambi" came out in 1942 and was made by Walt Disney. It was the fifth movie in the Walt Disney animated classics series.

From Quiz Squid Pro Quo

Answer: Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux) can reach lengths of 120 feet.

Alas, the reports of enormously long giant squid were reached by taking the squid's tentacles and stretching them like rubber bands. While the details of squid measurement are complicated, suffice it to say that the lengths of both the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) and the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) are comparable to a school bus. While a giant squid or a colossal squid would give you calamari rings the size of tractor tires, their tissue is high in ammonia, which is why they'd taste like floor cleaner. This doesn't stop giant squid from cannibalism...squid stomach contents are finely minced, but the soup is rich in giant squid DNA. Speaking of sushi, most kids' science books show the giant squid locked in mortal combat with its arch-nemesis, the sperm whale. In fact, a giant squid once tried to attack the Norwegian ship The Brunswick. The squid would pace the ship, then turn and try to wrap its tentacles around it. But the ship was slippery, and the squid wound up in the ship's propellers.

From Quiz Jon's in the Catbird Seat

Answer: Daphne Du Maurier

"The Birds" was written by English writer, Daphne Du Maurier (1907-1989), and was first published in her short story collection "The Apple Tree" in 1952. Du Maurier's 1938 novel "Rebecca" was the basis of Hitchcock's 1940 film "Rebecca".

From Quiz Jon's Catty Quiz

Answer: Robert Burns

"The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang oft a-gley" is from the poem "To A Mouse" by Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796). "Gang aft a-gley" means "often go awry". "To A Mouse" first appeared in "Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect" published July 31, 1786.

From Quiz "Moos"ellaneous

Answer: A service organization

According to Moose International's website they are "A fraternal and service organization of 1.5 million men and women." It is unclear whether a real moose is eligible to join.

From Quiz Animal Related Names And Phrases

Answer: Earl's Court

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From Quiz All Things Moose, Eh Bullwinkle

Answer: Rocket J. Squirrel & rocket j squirrel & rocket j. squirrel & Rocky & rocky & Rocky the Squirrel

Quick bio on Rocky and Bullwinkle for the deprived: Rocky is a grey brainy, flying squirrel (with a grey nose NOT black) who lives with his best friend Bullwinkle in Frostbite Falls, Minnesota. Rocky is the brains in the magnificent duo, can fly with a little assistance from Bullwinkle and never goes anywhere without his cap and goggles. Our beloved moose Bullwinkle is dim. BUT, he is also lucky. Bullwinkle's full name is Bullwinkle J. Moose and he is currently President of Monnsylvania too. He collects box tops, is an avid birdwatcher, has the mark of Rue Brittania on his foot, and is known for being the stupidest in America. Our perpetually naked friend is brown and fuzzy and wears a size 22 shoe. The Rocky and Bullwinkle show ran from 1959 until 1964.

From Quiz Hippos

Answer: Stephen Fry

"The Hippopotamus" was written by Stephen Fry. The main character is Ted Wallace, who was once a poet, and then a theatre critic. At the the request of his god-daughter, Jane, he goes to stay at a country house in Norfolk to investigate some mysterious occurrences. The letters he sends to Jane form the basis for the novel. A film adaptation was released in 2017. It starred Roger Allan as Ted Wallace.

From Quiz The Deer Hunter

Answer: WizardWorks

The "Deer Hunter" video game series began in 1997 when WizardWorks published the game "Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience". Most of the "Deer Hunter" games released between 1997 and 2003 were exclusively made available for gameplay on Windows devices, though the original game was later made available for Macintosh and Game Boy Color. After the 2000s, the game's many subsequent iterations (such as "Deer Hunter 2" and "Deer Hunter: African Safari" were released for other consoles such as the Playstation 2, and then exclusively for mobile devices. The simulation game was originally developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by the Minnesota-based company WizardWorks. The company was founded in 1980 and was bought by GT Interactive, which itself was later absorbed by Atari. In 2004, Atari shut down WizardWorks' operations and transferred them to their branch in Beverly, MA, which closed a year later.

From Quiz They Race Horses, Don't They?

Answer: Ostrich and Camel Races

The Ostrich and Camel Races have been held annually since 1959 and have expanded to the three-day extravaganza they are today. Not only do they race ostriches and camels, they have even raced zebras, chickens and the Aussie emus! (good luck racing them). After a parade and camel rides, some lucky camels are allowed into the bar for a quick visit. This question was written by Leith90, who thinks an afternoon in the pub sounds like more fun than racing a cranky-pants camel down the main street.

From Quiz All About Turtles, Second Herd

Answer: the Great A'Tuin

Pratchett explains that Discworld sits on the backs of four huge elephants named Berilia, Tubul, Great T'Phon, and Jerakeen. These elephants stand upon the back of a giant space turtle, the Great A'tuin, who swims through space. A'tuin is of the genus and species Chelys galactica. His body is composed primarily of the element Chelonium.

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