animal Trivia Quiz # 34
This is Animal Quiz # 34, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
Which Breed Would You Choose? - Sam is 11 years old and wants to join a saddle club. The rule's of the saddle club says riders under 13 must ride a horse under 14.2 hands. Which of these horses would she choose?
The correct answer is 'Connemera'
The Connemara is a pony, or shorter than 14.3 h. The Jutland is much taller than 14.2 h, it's a draft horse and stands 15.3 h. Aztecas can be close to a pony size, but are a bit taller and can get up to 15.2 h. And finally the Gelderlander is between 15.2 h and 16.2 h.
Animal Question 2
Just Horsin' Around - BACK TO BASICS - Bits are mainly used when --.
The correct answer is 'riding'
Bits are used when riding to make it easier for the rider to control the horse. There are some bridles that do not use bits, but they are not as common as the bridles with bits. The snaffle bit is the largest of the five bit groups. There are also double bits, Pelham bits, gag snaffles, and the bitless bridle.
Animal Question 3
Wild Dogs of the World - Which wild dog of much of Asia, including Japan, is also known as 'tanuki'?
The correct answer is 'Raccoon dog'
This critter does indeed look like a raccoon. In Japanese tales, it's a symbol of virility.
Animal Question 4
Just Mammals - How does the Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) feed itself?
The correct answer is 'It pierces a vein of the victim and licks up the blood.'
The Vampire Bats usually feed on cattle and other hoofed mammals. A Vampire Bat has got to feed every 24 hours otherwise it will die of exhaustion. To overcome this problem a Vampire Bat sometimes begs for blood at another bat. If this bat remembers it has once been helped out by the other bat, it will regurgitate blood for the beggar.
Animal Question 5
New Zealand Birds - According to naturalist Stephen Jay Gould, this burrower should be labelled an unofficial mammal.
The correct answer is 'Kiwi'
Mr Gould was so taken aback by the strange burrowing nature and fur-like feathers of the kiwi that he declared it an unofficial mammal!
Animal Question 6
Pacific Salmon - What is considered a threat to salmon populations in the northwest United States?
The correct answer is 'all of these'
Few can agree on what is the greatest threat to salmon, but all of these are at the top of everyone's list.
Animal Question 7
There's a spider in my bath! - Now we come to a spider named the long bodied cellar spider - aw how sweet! OK, so where does it live?
The correct answer is 'Most countries of the world'
The long bodied cellar spider lives in most countries of the world. It is also very easy to spot as it remains in its web all night and day!
Animal Question 8
Canine Capers - From which two breeds was the Blue Picardy Spaniel bred?
The correct answer is 'Blue-Lemon English Setter and Picardy Spaniel'
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a gundog bred around 1900. Like the Brittany Spaniel it is said that the Blue Picardy Spaniel is more like a setter than spaniel.
Animal Question 9
Animal Connections 2 - Curious George is featured in a series of children's books . What kind of animal is Curious George?
The correct answer is 'monkey'
The first books were written by H.A.Rey and the later ones by Magret Rey. Although George is referred to as a monkey, actually he is an ape as he has no tail.
Animal Question 10
Westminster Kennel Club - Have the dogs entered always had to be registered with the American Kennel Club?
The correct answer is 'No'
The shows began in 1876, and at that point, KC registration was not required. In 1888, in accordance with the AKC, all dogs entered had to be registered with the AKC. According to the WKC History, "in those cases where a potential entrant was not registered with the AKC, the Westminster Show Secretary accepted a registration application and fee (50 cents) and forwarded it to the AKC."