animal Trivia Quiz # 5
This is Animal Quiz # 5, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
Geo-Zoo - Other Missing Links - Bobcat - Western Diamondback - Coyote - Black-tailed Jackrabbit - Gila Monster - ?
The correct answer is 'Turkey Vulture'
Unlike most habitats the deserts are increasing in area. The hot days, cold nights and lack of water make survival hard for wildlife. The North American desert makes no exceptions, but a surprising number of animals have found a way to deal with the harsh conditions.
Animal Question 2
Animals are the Best Medicine - There have been cases of dogs detecting health dangers in humans. It is not known exactly how these talented canines know their people are in trouble, but dogs have sniffed out all of these except...
The correct answer is 'Kidney failure'
There has been very little research on how a few dogs can detect seizures. It may be that the dog smells a chemical that is released prior to the seizure, or the dog notices scent and behavior changes in its owner. Only a few dogs possess this skill.
There have been countless cases of dogs alerting owners to hazardous tumors by sniffing at the area. Dogs can also detect skin cancer. Once a Standard Schauzer named George was trained to find melanoma (a very dangerous form of skin cancer) by Duane Pickel of Tallahassee, Florida. Originally a bomb-detecting dog, George could somehow sniff out melanoma before it became a threat 400 out of 401 times!
After further research, scientists may be able to create a machine to detect cancer -- designed to mimic the dog's nose!
There have been countless cases of dogs alerting owners to hazardous tumors by sniffing at the area. Dogs can also detect skin cancer. Once a Standard Schauzer named George was trained to find melanoma (a very dangerous form of skin cancer) by Duane Pickel of Tallahassee, Florida. Originally a bomb-detecting dog, George could somehow sniff out melanoma before it became a threat 400 out of 401 times!
After further research, scientists may be able to create a machine to detect cancer -- designed to mimic the dog's nose!
Animal Question 3
Jane Marple's Menagerie - Cockroaches
The correct answer is 'Intrusion'
It can also be a swarm. The cockroach’s main sense organ is its long feelers, or antennae. On the cockroach's legs are touch sensitive hairs which detect the slightest vibration.
Animal Question 4
The Wolf Test - How many pounds of food does a wolf need per day to reproduce successfully?
The correct answer is '5'
Each wolf can survive on two and a half pounds of food a day, but needs five pounds to reproduce.
Animal Question 5
Lemurs - Which lemur sings?
The correct answer is 'Indri'
Each member of an indri group has a different role in the group song, which lasts up to 5 minutes and is sung perhaps once a day, on average. Godric's world www.gozen.demon.co.uk slash godric slash godric.html has a sample. Note this quiz doesn't let me use slash punctuation.
Animal Question 6
Animal Group Names - What is a group of clams known by?
The correct answer is 'Bed'
Animal Question 7
Proper Names For Wild Cats - Panthera pardus
The correct answer is 'Leopard'
Concidered endangered, its population is expected to decline due to habitat loss.
Animal Question 8
Cats of Folklore, Fame and Film - Albert Schweitzer shared his quarters with a cat while working as a
healer and missionary in Africa. What name did he give this noble
cat?
healer and missionary in Africa. What name did he give this noble
cat?
The correct answer is 'Sizi'
Schweitzer, though left-handed, frequently wrote prescriptions with
his right hand to avoid disturbing Sizi, who liked to sleep curled up
in his left arm. Here's a cat quote from Albert, "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life: music and cats".
his right hand to avoid disturbing Sizi, who liked to sleep curled up
in his left arm. Here's a cat quote from Albert, "There are two means of refuge from the misery of life: music and cats".
Animal Question 9
Creatures of Wonder - New Zealand - The yellow-eyed penguin is also known by its Maori name “Hoiho”. It has a yellow headband, white belly and grey blue plumage. The Hoiho is believed to be the world's rarest penguin. Infant birds have brown downy feathers. At what age do young Hoiho develop their adult plumage?
The correct answer is '14 - 16 months'
There were less than 7000 yellow-eyed penguins in 2004. They often live to be 20 years old.
Animal Question 10
Guinea Pigs - How long do guinea pigs live on average?
The correct answer is '5-8 years'
Guinea pigs live about 5-8 years on AVERAGE, although some are known to live as long as 12 years.