animal Trivia Quiz # 42
This is Animal Quiz # 42, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
How Weird- The Mountain Beaver - The scientific name of the mountain beaver is Aplodontia rufa. What does this mean?
The correct answer is 'Red simple-tooth'
The mountain beaver can be reddish-brown in color (but not red!) and has teeth that are less complex than many other rodents, yet another sign of its primitiveness.
Animal Question 2
A Very Dairy Cattle Quiz! - Which of the following things do milk companies not test for?
The correct answer is 'Calcium'
While most of the money in the dairy industry is made by the amount of
milk a herd is producing, bonuses are given by most milk companies for
outstanding amounts of protein or butterfat.
milk a herd is producing, bonuses are given by most milk companies for
outstanding amounts of protein or butterfat.
Animal Question 3
Bugs, Slugs and Crud - The description jointed appendages refers to which group of invertebrates?
The correct answer is 'arthropods'
The arthropods are the insects, spiders, and lobsters of the world
Animal Question 4
Pesky Houseflies - Which of the following insects parasitize a housefly's pupae?
The correct answer is 'wasps'
In addition to housefly pupae, some species of wasps also parasitize other insects. They parasitize the housefly pupae by laying eggs in the pupae; however, they do not kill the host, but may sometimes paralyze them.
Animal Question 5
World's Smallest Dog Breed - What is the Chihuahua's exercise requirements?
The correct answer is 'Quite low, will do fine with little exercise'
Because of his small size, the Chihuahua doesn't need a lot of exercise. However, some people get the mistaken impression that you can carry small dogs everywhere without consequences. Chihuahuas are actually quite outgoing for their size, and should be walked daily to keep them fit. However, the exercise shouldn't be overdone either.
Animal Question 6
Cheetahs: Really Really Fast Critters - The king cheetah is a subspecies of cheetah.
The correct answer is 'False'
The king cheetah is actually the production of inbreeding. The King cheetah has blurred markings which sometimes form into stripes.
Animal Question 7
Know Those Amphibians! - The Corroboree frog is found in:
The correct answer is 'Australia'
The Aborigines are fond of decorating their bodies with likenesses of this tiny but toxic frog.
Animal Question 8
British Birds-Odd One Out - In terms of UK distribution, which is the odd one out?
The correct answer is 'Dartford Warbler'
Ptarmigan, capercaillie and crested tit all live exclusively in Scotland. Ptarmigan tend to live at very high altitudes, capercaillie and crested tit are found mainly in pine forests.
Dartford warblers are very locally distributed on heathland in southern England.
Dartford warblers are very locally distributed on heathland in southern England.
Animal Question 9
Canine Nutrition - Why can feeding too much liver to a dog be dangerous?
The correct answer is 'It can cause Vitamin A poisoning'
Despite popular rumors, the liver does not store toxins, but works to eliminate them from the body.
Animal Question 10
Cutie Cavalier King Charles Spaniels - Cavaliers are very rare and are very rarely seen outside of England.
The correct answer is 'False'
Cavaliers are slowly becoming overbred so you have to take care in choosing a healthy puppy. Chose a breeder who is keen on selling quality not quantity.