animal Trivia Quiz # 8
This is Animal Quiz # 8, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Animal Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Animal Question 1
Classification of Poultry - What group of poultry does the Sebright belong to?
The correct answer is 'True Bantam'
The Sebright was developed in the 1860 by Sir John Sebright. It is one of the few 'True Bantams' with no large fowl counterpart.
Animal Question 2
Canine Capers - Give the four stages of a bitch's Oestrus (estrus) cycle in the correct order.
The correct answer is 'Proestrus, Estrus, Diestrus, Anestrus'
The average duration of Proestrus is 9 days, Estrus is 9 days, Diestrus is 2 months and Anestrus is 4 months.
Animal Question 3
Canine Capers - Which of the following statements is true in Greek mythology?
The correct answer is 'Dogs could foresee evil'
There are many references to dogs in mythology and folklore. In English folklore a large black dog with red eyes has supposedly been seen prowling the moors throughout the ages.
Animal Question 4
About Airedales - Airedales are:
The correct answer is 'Courageous, lively, playful, fearless, with a high prey drive'
It's difficult to describe any breed using just a few words, but the above is a basic summary. Airedales are also bold and protective, loyal (but easily distracted), sometimes difficult to train, and quite self-willed.
Animal Question 5
How Much Is That Puppy in the Window- Really? - Sometimes, private individuals do sell puppies to pet stores. These puppies are good choices for family pets.
The correct answer is 'False'
"Private breeders" may not rear their pups in excrement-filled cages, but their puppies are still prone to a myriad of problems. The purchaser has no way to check out the parents, know the backgrounds of the puppies, check their socialization, or otherwise do much investigation into their pasts.
Animal Question 6
Fabulous Foxhounds - In 1650, the first English hounds were brought to America, and were part of the American foxhound's breeding program. Who were these hounds given to?
The correct answer is 'George Washington'
Over a century later, these English hounds' lineage was bred with a French hound given to George Washington as a gift by Lafayette. Those two breeds, French and English, produced the American foxhound. In the 17th century, they were used for seeking out Indians. After that, they were used as tireless and efficient game hunters.
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Animal Question 7
Canine Musical Freestyle - One of the most enjoyable aspects of freestyle is the ability to perform demonstrations. Where might you see a Canine Musical Freestyle demonstration?
The correct answer is 'All of these.'
Multiple arenas enjoy and even encourage canine freestyle performances at their events. This include, but are not limited to, adopt-a-thon's, nursing homes, schools, state or county fairs, training centers, and even in one unusual situation, a manufactured home dealership.
Animal Question 8
Those Charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniels! - Cavaliers are independent dogs that do well being left alone for long periods of time.
The correct answer is 'False'
Although they can certainly be left for periods of time, Cavaliers crave and need your company. They are extremely affectionate and are happiest when they are close to you - preferably on your lap!!
Animal Question 9
Holy Sea Cow! - In 1981, former Florida governor Bob Graham and a famous friend founded the "Save the Manatee Club", a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing funds for a variety of manatee projects. Who is the club's outspoken co-founder?
The correct answer is 'Jimmy Buffett'
Mr. Buffett, a singer of considerable fame (he often has a "Cheeseburger in Paradise" while on his way to "Margaritaville"), has devoted more than two decades to manatee conservation efforts. "Save the Manatee Club is a membership-based, national nonprofit organization. Funds from the Adopt-A-Manatee program go toward public awareness and education projects; manatee research; rescue and rehabilitation efforts; advocacy and legal action in order to ensure better protection for manatees and their habitat. Currently, there are about 40,000 SMC members." (Information from www.savethemanatee.org.) Paddy, Philip, and Merlin are Blue Springs, Florida manatees available for adoption via the SMC. Al Gore invented the Internet and probably loves manatees a lot too.
Animal Question 10
Birds Of All Feathers - False or true: some puffins look duller in winter than in summer.
The correct answer is 'True'
The puffin is a short-necked northern seabird with a brightly-coloured compressed bill.
The tufted puffin has a black plumage with a red bill in summer. In winter the plumage becomes gray and the redness of the bill looks a lot duller.
The tufted puffin has a black plumage with a red bill in summer. In winter the plumage becomes gray and the redness of the bill looks a lot duller.