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Using facts entirely from National Geographic Kids, this is a fun quiz for kids and adults to enjoy.
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1
What is the difference between caribou and reindeer?
Antler size
Habitat
Domestication
Height
2
Chameleons change color by expanding and contracting special cells under their skin. WHY do they do it?
Attract a mate
Communicate with other chameleons
Regulate body temperature
All of the above
3
Peafowl are a type of pheasant. What are girl peafowl called?
Peahens
Peacocks
Peapods
P. Rangers
4
Adult whooping cranes only weigh about 15 pounds. How tall are they?
The size of a Prius
Depends on if they're a boy or girl
Less than 6 inches
Around 5 feet
5
Where do Humboldt penguins live?
The Arctic Circle
Siberia
South America
Antarctica
6
Ladybugs are also called Ladybird beetles in Europe. Why is "Lady" in their name?
They received a title from the Queen
They are pretty, graceful, and harmless to humans
A reference to the Virgin Mary: "the beetle of Our Lady" after saving crops
They have excellent table manners
7
What CAN'T a narwhal tusk do?
Test ocean saltiness
Detect changes in temperature
Magic
Battle for mates
8
The Gila Monster (pronounced HEE-luh) is the largest lizard native to the United States. What else are they known for?
Their aggressive nature
Their venomous bite
Their omnivorous diets
Their amazing pottery skills
9
Why is this bird named "bald eagle" when they have head feathers?
A simple misnomer
After the scientist that discovered them
They shed all their feathers once a year
The Old English word for white (balde)
10
Why are flamingos "pink?"
The food they eat
It's actually a sunburn
Natural selection
They go to the salon twice a year for a touch-up
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Salamanders take ~90 days to metamorphose and leave the water. How do adult Spotted Salamanders deter predators?
Make gross-tasting poison on their tails and backs
Explode
Rear up and scream
Throw their young at predators and run
12
What is the name of the special honey that turns a regular worker bee into a fertile queen?
The Queen's Reserve
Pheromone Treacle
Royal Peanut Butter
Royal Jelly
13
What fact about the Komodo dragon is FALSE?
They never eat humans
They use their keen sense of smell to stalk prey
They are the biggest, heaviest lizards on Earth
Their bite is fatal because of bacteria, not venom
14
True or False: Whale tails have a unique pattern, like a human fingerprint.
False
True
15
Piranhas are freshwater fish. Where do they live?
North Australia
East Asia
West Africa
South America
16
Why is this frog named a "bullfrog?"
They are the largest species of frog in North America
Some people think their croak sounds like a cow's moo
The males grow horns
The females produce milk used in artisanal cheeses
17
True or False: Cicadas live underground for 2-17 years depending on their species.
True
False
18
True or False: Hairy frog fish walk along the ocean floor.
False
True
19
Scorpions have been around since before dinosaurs. How have they changed since ancient times?
They have a smaller stinger
They have shorter eyes
They're half as big as they were
They have fewer legs
20
How often do dolphins shed their outer layer of skin?
Once every 2 hours
Every day
Once a month
Once a year
21
Why are they called "mockingbirds?"
They camouflage to look like other birds
They make fun of your fashion choices
They can mimic ANY sound they hear
They have a dry sense of humor
22
What feature do beluga whales have that other whales don't?
They have fingers
They can move their necks
They love smooth jazz
They can make pizza
23
Why are they named "spider monkeys?"
They have sticky feet
They dangle their limbs when they hang from their tails
They have 8 legs
They make webs
24
What defensive features do only boy platypuses have?
Venomous stingers on their back ankles
Invisibility
Flight
Super speed
25
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
Great White Shark
Elephant
Giraffe
26
How are baby seahorses born?
Eggs hatch all alone in seaweed
Poseidon sneezes
Mom's eggs hatch in dad's brood pouch
Mom gives live birth
27
What do Luna Moths NOT have after they leave the cocoon?
Sight
Legs
A sense of smell
Mouths or a digestive system
28
Galápago means tortoise in Spanish. What is the only natural predator of the Galapagos tortoise?
The Galapagos Hawk
Sally Lightfoot Crabs
Marine Iguanas
Humans
29
True or False: Goblin sharks are named after Japanese monsters.
True
False
30
Considering weight AND length, what is the largest snake in the world?
Reticulated Python
Black Mamba
Eastern Diamondback
Green Anaconda
31
True or False: Well-fed vampire bats regurgitate meals for friends in their colony that didn't get to eat.
False
True
32
Axolotl (ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamanders live exclusively in a lake system by Mexico City. What else makes them unique?
They spend their whole lives underwater
They almost never undergo metamorphosis
They can regrow lost limbs
All of the above
33
True or False: Tigers hate water.
True
False
34
How do pufferfish, or blowfish, escape predators?
All of the above
Some species have sharp spikes
They have a toxin that is fatal to humans
Fill their stomach with water and puff up
35
What makes the Mantis Shrimp dangerous?
They see more colors than humans can even imagine (camouflage doesn't work)
Eye stalks can look in two directions at the same time (nowhere to hide)
Clubbed forelimbs can punch through glass at 50 mph (strong and fast)
All of the above
36
What are baby sharks actually called?
Pups
Colts
Calfs
Kittens
