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ani-100
If attacked by a shark it is recommended that you punch the shark in the nose.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
ani-101
Sharks are immune to cancer.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
ani-102
The dogfish is actually a common species of small shark.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-103
Despite the myth that Chihuahuas were descendants of the royal dog of the Aztecs, it is also believed that Spanish trade merchants brought Chihuahuas to which of these countries?
[ "Venezuela", "United States", "Brazil", "Mexico" ]
Mexico
ani-104
What maximum height at the withers can Chihuahuas reach?
[ "24 inches (60 cm)", "15 inches (38 cm)", "12 inches (30 cm)", "9 inches (22 cm)" ]
15 inches (38 cm)
ani-105
Chihuahuas come in three colors: brindle, black, and camel.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
ani-106
Chihuahuas are the only dogs to be born with what?
[ "An extra leg tendon", "Hairless inner ears", "An incomplete skull", "Two extra canine teeth" ]
An incomplete skull
ani-107
What is the average lifespan of Chihuahuas?
[ "8 - 12 years", "8- 18 years", "8 - 26 years", "8 - 15 years" ]
8- 18 years
ani-108
The Chihuahua Gidget is famous for what reason?
[ "Paris Hilton has it as a pet.", "It was a fill-in mascot for the Georgia Bulldogs.", "It was a mascot for Taco Bell.", "It was a mascot for Taco John." ]
It was a mascot for Taco Bell.
ani-109
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-110
Chihuahuas are prone to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-111
What does the word “hippopotamus” mean?
[ "Water pig", "Fat horse", "River horse", "River pig" ]
River horse
ani-112
For their size hippos are pretty fast runners and are much faster than humans.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-113
How long in years is the life span of an average wild hippopotamus?
[ "10-20", "40-50", "30-40", "20-30" ]
40-50
ani-114
Hippos secrete a red substance known as blood sweat that protects them from the sun.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-115
Hippos are related to cetaceans (whales and porpoises).
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-116
The Spectacled bear makes its habitat around the Andes tropical basin.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-117
This is the basic food of the sea. Billions upon billions of these organisms live in the sea.
[ "Seaweed", "Plankton", "Crabs", "Shrimp" ]
Plankton
ani-118
This is the result of the gravitational pull from the moon and sun.
[ "Migration of certain species of whales", "Tides", "Shoreline", "Waves" ]
Tides
ani-119
These creatures look like flowers as they grow attached to rocks. Their tentacles open like fleshy petals and contract whenever danger is near.
[ "Kelp", "Jellyfish", "Sponges", "Sea Anemones" ]
Sea Anemones
ani-120
This sea animal, widely considered the most valuable shellfish, is common in shallow, warmer waters of all oceans.
[ "Oyster", "Shrimp", "Scallop", "Lobster" ]
Oyster
ani-121
This crab is not really a crab, but an arthropod. Its closest relative is the spider.
[ "Fiddler Crab", "Horseshoe crab", "Spider Crab", "Rock Crab" ]
Horseshoe crab
ani-122
These worms are not in fact worms, but bivalves. They enter wood as larvae, where they remain and grow, burrowing through the wood.
[ "Sea Mice", "Ribbon Worms", "Lugworms", "Shipworms" ]
Shipworms
ani-123
Squid and octopus are mollusks.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-124
The Pacific lobster has large pincers and a spiny shell.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
ani-125
Also called Sea Biscuit, this animal lives in deeper water half-buried in the sand.
[ "Sand Dollar", "Star Fish", "Scallop", "Mussel" ]
Sand Dollar
ani-126
The red kangaroo appears on the Coat of Arms of Australia together with what other endemic Australian animal?
[ "Emu", "Platypus", "Dingo", "Koala" ]
Emu
ani-127
Which of these mammals was brought to Australia by humans?
[ "The echidna", "The dingo", "The koala", "The Tasmanian tiger" ]
The dingo
ani-128
Which of the following statements about echidnas, mammals native to Australia, is wrong?
[ "Echidnas are covered with spines.", "Echidnas have snouts.", "Echidnas lay eggs.", "Echidnas are marsupials." ]
Echidnas are marsupials.
ani-129
The diet of the koala consists mainly of what plant species?
[ "Eucalyptus", "Bamboo", "Willow", "Cork Oak" ]
Eucalyptus
ani-130
Which one of these Australian reptiles is the largest living crocodile in the world?
[ "The thorny devil", "The weedy sea dragon", "The blue-tongued skink", "The saltwater crocodile" ]
The saltwater crocodile
ani-131
This Australian monotreme lays eggs and has a remarkable sense of electroception.
[ "Platypus", "Red kangaroo", "Dingo", "Emu" ]
Platypus
ani-132
Which Australian animal is the largest living carnivorous marsupial on Earth?
[ "The Tasmanian tiger", "The Tasmanian devil", "The platypus", "The red kangaroo" ]
The Tasmanian devil
ani-133
Qantas, Australias largest airline company, has what Australian animal on its red-and-white logo?
[ "Koala", "Kangaroo", "Emu", "Tasmanian devil" ]
Kangaroo
ani-134
What is the difference between the male and the female Galah, a cockatoo bird native to Australia?
[ "There is no difference between them.", "Males and females have different eye colour.", "Galah males are crested.", "Galah females have shorter tails." ]
Males and females have different eye colour.
ani-135
What is the average weight of the Tasmanian Pygmy Possum?
[ "About 250g", "About 50g", "About 100g", "About 7g" ]
About 7g
ani-136
Which lizard can squirt blood from the corners of its eyes in order to confuse and drive back its enemies?
[ "Anole", "Gila monster", "Horned lizard", "Komodo dragon" ]
Horned lizard
ani-137
The venomous lizard Gila monster was named after what?
[ "The Gila River basin", "The Gila Expedition 1857", "Alberto Gilardino", "Gilligans Island" ]
The Gila River basin
ani-138
The Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard on Earth, lives in which part of the world?
[ "North America", "Indonesia", "South-western China", "Madagascar" ]
Indonesia
ani-139
Which term refers to the self-defense mechanism which allows lizards to break off their tails when captured?
[ "Apotemnophilia", "Autonomy", "Autotomy", "Autism" ]
Autotomy
ani-140
Which of these statements about geckos is true?
[ "Geckos have toe pads which help them climb smooth vertical surfaces.", "All of these", "Geckos can make chirping sounds.", "Geckos feed on insects." ]
All of these
ani-141
Chameleons are lizards that can change their colour. What does Chameleon mean in Greek?
[ "Green melon", "Karma lion", "Colourful", "Earth lion" ]
Earth lion
ani-142
Geckos have immovable eyelids and cant blink. How do they keep their eyes clean?
[ "A tiny insect lives under their eyelids and cleans their eyes.", "They lick their own eyes.", "They dip their eyes in water.", "They cover their eyes with their toes." ]
They lick their own eyes.
ani-143
The lizards which do not have legs are commonly known by what name?
[ "Glass lizards", "Monitor lizards", "Skinks", "Iguanas" ]
Glass lizards
ani-144
Which of these lizard species is not endangered?
[ "Eastern Bearded Dragon", "Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard", "Mona Ground Iguana", "Komodo Dragon" ]
Eastern Bearded Dragon
ani-145
No lizard species live on which continent?
[ "South America", "Antarctica", "Europe", "Asia" ]
Antarctica
ani-146
This shark is considered a filter- feeder. Its diet consists mainly of plankton, krill, and macro-algae.
[ "whale shark", "bull shark", "great white shark", "pygmy shark" ]
whale shark
ani-147
This sharks white belly and grey back make it difficult for prey to spot.
[ "hammerhead shark", "tiger shark", "great white shark", "whale shark" ]
great white shark
ani-148
Sharks have no bones.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-149
Have sharks been around for about 400 million years?
[ "No", "Yes" ]
Yes
ani-150
Which of these sharks has a flat body like a stingray?
[ "basking shark", "blue shark", "blacktip reef shark", "angel shark" ]
angel shark
ani-151
This shark was believed to be extinct, until it was found on the coast of Japan in 1898.
[ "cookie cutter shark", "mako shark", "goblin shark", "angel shark" ]
goblin shark
ani-152
Which shark is the fastest swimmer?
[ "goblin shark", "mako shark", "nurse shark", "sandtiger shark" ]
mako shark
ani-153
The zebra shark is very small and gentle and can be kept close to other fish.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-154
What is the common name for baby sharks?
[ "calves", "pecks", "cubs", "pups" ]
pups
ani-155
Two thirds of a sharks brain is dedicated to its sense of smell.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-156
How many recognized giraffe subspecies exist?
[ "6", "7", "9", "5" ]
9
ani-157
Which of these is not a subspecies of giraffe?
[ "Somali Giraffe", "Rothschilds Giraffe", "Kordofan Giraffe", "East African Giraffe" ]
East African Giraffe
ani-158
How long is a giraffes gestation period?
[ "18 - 20 months", "10 months", "14- 15 months", "9 months" ]
14- 15 months
ani-159
How many pounds of leaves can a giraffe consume daily?
[ "60 pounds", "100 pounds", "140 pounds", "210 pounds" ]
140 pounds
ani-160
Giraffes need less sleep than nearly every other animal.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-161
Giraffes were once thought to be a cross between a camel and a leopard.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-162
What group of dogs does the beagle belong to?
[ "retrievers", "setters", "hound", "terriers" ]
hound
ani-163
The beagle was developed mainly for tracking what animal?
[ "squirrels", "rabbits", "raccoons", "coyotes" ]
rabbits
ani-164
About how many years have beagles been around?
[ "2,000", "5,000", "4,000", "3,000" ]
2,000
ani-165
Which of the following cartoon dogs was a beagle?
[ "Courage", "Scooby Doo", "Snoopy", "Clifford" ]
Snoopy
ani-166
The beagle is not a good choice for a childrens pet because it is aggressive.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
ani-167
What is the typical lifespan of the beagle?
[ "20 years", "15 years", "7 years", "12 years" ]
12 years
ani-168
Beagles are sometimes used for termite detection in Australia.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-169
Are beagles easy to housebreak?
[ "No", "Yes" ]
No
ani-170
What type of coat do beagles have?
[ "long", "short", "medium", "depends on the dog" ]
medium
ani-171
The puggle is a mix between a beagle and what dog?
[ "papillion", "puli", "poodle", "pug" ]
pug
ani-172
In what country was the goldfish first domesticated?
[ "Egypt", "China", "Japan", "India" ]
China
ani-173
A goldfish can reach a weight of almost 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-174
How long can a goldfish live in optimal conditions?
[ "5 years", "8 years", "10 years", "20 years" ]
20 years
ani-175
The world record for the oldest goldfish is 49 years.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-176
In Europe goldfish were first introduced to what country?
[ "France", "England", "Italy", "Portugal" ]
Portugal
ani-177
What color goldfish were most prized by the Chinese royalty several centuries ago?
[ "Silver", "Yellow", "Orange", "Red" ]
Yellow
ani-178
Goldfish can die from overeating.
[ "True", "False" ]
True
ani-179
Is it true that goldfish only have a 3-second memory?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
No
ani-180
What color are wild goldfish?
[ "Silver", "Orange", "Yellow", "Green" ]
Green
ani-181
Goldfish are good parents. They nurse and protect their young until they grow up enough to defend themselves.
[ "False", "True" ]
False
ani-182
This bird is the fastest animal on the planet in its hunting method, the stoop.
[ "Bald Eagle", "Red-tailed Hawk", "Peregrine Falcon", "Golden Eagle" ]
Peregrine Falcon
ani-183
The Barn Owl likes to sleep all day long.
[ "False", "True" ]
True
ani-184
Red-tailed Hawks are hunted in the USA because of their frequent attacks on domestic animals.
[ "True", "False" ]
False
ani-185
These raptors are known for their unusually social behavior. They even hunt in groups while the majority of raptors are solitary hunters.
[ "Golden Eagle", "Turkey Vulture", "Spotted Owl", "Harris Hawk" ]
Harris Hawk
ani-186
This animal is the largest of the deer family and can be found in the northern parts of North America.
[ "Gazelle", "Moose", "White Tailed Deer", "Elk" ]
Moose
ani-187
Which of these animals cannot be found in North America?
[ "Flamingo", "Walrus", "Dingo", "Beaver" ]
Dingo
ani-188
This bear, also known as a Silvertip bear, is native to North America.
[ "Panda Bear", "Polar Bear", "Red Panda Bear", "Grizzly Bear" ]
Grizzly Bear
ani-189
The coyote lives in North America and also goes by this name.
[ "Desert Dog", "Prairie Wolf", "Prairie Dog", "Small Wolf" ]
Prairie Wolf
ani-190
This North American animal is at the top of the food chain in the arctic region.
[ "Walrus", "Polar Bear", "Arctic Fox", "Penguin" ]
Polar Bear
ani-191
This mammal is known for its black fur with a white stripe and for its apparent odor.
[ "Sloth", "Ferret", "Skunk", "Weasel" ]
Skunk
ani-192
What type of animal is the cottonmouth?
[ "Mouse", "Snake", "Bat", "Lizard" ]
Snake
ani-193
This creature belongs to the rodent family and is covered in sharp spines or quills.
[ "Nutria", "Armadillo", "Kiwi", "Porcupine" ]
Porcupine
ani-194
How many species of skunk exist?
[ "6", "8", "13", "11" ]
11
ani-195
How many young skunks can be born in one litter?
[ "1-10", "1-5", "1-7", "1-4" ]
1-7
ani-196
What do skunks eat in the wild?
[ "All of these", "Insects", "Meat", "Fruit" ]
All of these
ani-197
How much of an effective range do skunks odor glands have?
[ "15 feet", "10 feet", "8 feet", "20 feet" ]
15 feet
ani-198
Can skunks be trained to make good pets?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
Yes
ani-199
Sometimes skunks kill domestic animals.
[ "True", "False" ]
True