animal Trivia Quiz # 26
This is Animal Quiz # 26, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
Mamba! - How many rows of dorsal scales does the West African green mamba have?
The correct answer is '13 rows'
The West African green mamba has 13 rows of dorsal scales, which is far fewer than most other snakes.
Animal Question 2
Birds Do It, Bees Do It - Mating in these animals can last 56 hours.
The correct answer is 'March flies'
In fact, almost the entire life span of the adult is spent mating.
Animal Question 3
Hamster Knowledge - How many species of hamster are there?
The correct answer is '24'
They range in size from the tiny dwarfs that measure only 2 to 4 inches in length to the common hamster which may reach lengths of up to 8 to 11 inches.
Animal Question 4
Canine Capers - To which of the following health problems are Irish setters susceptible?
The correct answer is 'PRA'
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an eye condition to which many breeds are susceptible. It begins with degeneration of the retinal cells and eventually leads to a loss of sight.
Animal Question 5
Amazing Animals - Why do many frogs and toads blow up their chin skin like a balloon?
The correct answer is 'To make their calls louder'
Male frogs and toads make loud calls to attract females.
Animal Question 6
The White Rhinoceros - How do adult (male) white rhinos mark their territory?
The correct answer is 'Dung piles.'
Adult males can occupy a territory of up to three kilometres and they mark these with vigorously scraped dung piles. Adult females may have home ranges of up to twenty kilometres or larger, depending on habitat quality and population density (WWF).
Animal Question 7
Sheep Identification - How you can tell a sheep from a goat? A sheep-
The correct answer is 'has oil glands on face and toes'
Animal Question 8
Our Small Neighbours - There is a type of beetle that eats cigarettes.
The correct answer is 'True'
Strangely enough the cigarette beetle eats cigarettes and tobacco leaves, although it is more often found on tobacco plants than on cigarettes.
Animal Question 9
Breed Nicknames - The Starter
The correct answer is 'Welsh Springer Spaniel'
Developed in Wales, the Welsh Springer Spaniel was originally known as "the Starter," which it is still known as today.
Animal Question 10
Crazy Bird Names from Around the World - This bird nests on Pacific islands and is a great ocean traveller. Which one is an actual species?
The correct answer is 'Blue-footed booby'
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxi) nests on Pacific islands including Galapagos. They are related to gannets. The name stems from their clumsiness on land and derives from the Spanish 'bubi' which means 'stupid person'.