animal Trivia Quiz # 24
This is Animal Quiz # 24, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
Freshwater Aquarium Fish - Gut bacteria help these catfishes digest wood.
The correct answer is 'Panaque species'
No vertebrate can digest cellulose or lignin on its own. Panaque species have symbiotic gut bacteria, first identified in the 1990s,that help the fish digest the splinters of sunken wood it likes to gnaw on.
Animal Question 2
Working in a Post-Katrina Animal Shelter - If some cats in a crowded shelter have upper respiratory problems, and isolating them is not possible, where should workers place them?
The correct answer is 'in the lowest tier of cages'
You don't want a sick cat's sneezes to rain down on the cats below. However, the lowest tier of cages is not ideal for other reasons. Kittens don't get enough eye contact down there, and older volunteers have to get down on their tired old knees to clean the cages.
Animal Question 3
Tommy Brock: The Eurasian Badger - As of 2006, it is estimated that around 2000 badgers are killed by traffic in Britain every year.
The correct answer is 'False'
It's actually about 50,000. And it is estimated that there are about 250-300,000 wild badgers left in Britain.
The following websites were used as references for this quiz:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/189.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_badger
http://www.secretworld.org/data/badger_faq.htm
I also gained information from the BBC wildlife series "Britain Goes Wild" and "Springwatch".
The following websites were used as references for this quiz:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/189.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_badger
http://www.secretworld.org/data/badger_faq.htm
I also gained information from the BBC wildlife series "Britain Goes Wild" and "Springwatch".
Animal Question 4
Meet the Standard! - What rabbit breed has the most varieties in the ARBA standard?
The correct answer is 'Netherland dwarf'
The Netherland dwarf has several special qualities. It is the smallest recognized breed of rabbit and is accepted in the most varieties. The Netherland dwarf is also the most popular pet. The American breed is only recognized in white and blue. The Hotot and Belgian hare are only recognized in one variety each.
Animal Question 5
Splitting Bears: Brown, Black or Bewildered - If the bear you spot is brown, what type of bear are you seeing?
The correct answer is 'Either a brown or black bear as they can both be brown.'
Both brown bears (Ursus arctos) and black bears (Ursus americanus) can be brown. Without further information, the bear could be either species.
Animal Question 6
Arabian Horses - Are Arabian horses generally smaller than other horses?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
Many horses are larger than Arabians, but not all.
Animal Question 7
Foxes - Swift foxes live in what type of habitat?
The correct answer is 'grasslands'
Swift foxes can run at 40 mph. They live in North America. They are about the size of a house cat.
Information found in "Wildlife Atlas: A complete guide to animals and their habitats".
Information found in "Wildlife Atlas: A complete guide to animals and their habitats".
Animal Question 8
Relatively Rare Gun Dog Breeds - Named after the home of the Duke of Newcastle, it is speculated that this breed may have received contribution from both the Basset Hound and the St. Bernard breeds.
The correct answer is 'Clumber Spaniel'
The Clumber Spaniel works in a pack to leisurely and methodically drive game towards awaiting hunters.
Animal Question 9
The Primitive Spitz - Which now-extinct spitz type dog was eaten as a sacred Maori dish?
The correct answer is 'Kuri'
In about 1350 the Maori imported the now-extinct Kuri to New Zealand from the Asiatic mainland. The Kuri was lazy, barkless, and was definitely not used as a companion! The Maori ate it as their sacred dish, known as the sacrificial tabu. The Kuri was bred for the purposes of eating its meat and using its hair for decorating spearheads.
The other three answers (saganaki, spanikopita, and tiropita) are all Greek dishes :)
The other three answers (saganaki, spanikopita, and tiropita) are all Greek dishes :)
Animal Question 10
Canine Capers - Which of the following is another name for the Saluki?
The correct answer is 'Persian Greyhound'
The Galgo Espanol is the Spanish Greyhound, the Kelb-tan fenek is the Pharaoh Hound and the Ca Eibisenc is the Ibizan Hound. The Saluki is a sight hound which originated from the Middle East.