Quiz  /  Weird Animals Quiz

  • 1. 
    What is one reason that many cats seem fearful of water?

  • wet fur takes too long to dry
  • cats can swim, but don’t like to
  • cats evolved in snowy climates
  • cats can’t swim

  • 2. 
    Why are flamingoes pink?

  • evolution
  • pollution
  • their diet
  • the colour pink scares away predators

  • 3. 
    Which possible reason why flamingoes stand on one leg has been debunked?

  • standing on one leg helps reduce muscle fatigue
  • standing on one leg reduces exposure to waterborne parasites
  • standing on one leg helps flamingoes stay upright while asleep
  • standing on one leg helps regulate body temperature

  • 4. 
    Why do many sharks have to keep moving even when asleep?

  • to deter predators
  • to continue receiving oxygen from water through their gills
  • to avoid being caught in fishing nets
  • to scare away prey

  • 5. 
    Which bird hibernates during the winter?

  • goldfinch
  • woodpecker
  • bluejay
  • poorwill

  • 6. 
    Which animal isn’t considered a true hibernator because their body temperature doesn’t lower significantly during “hibernation?”

  • bears
  • ground squirrels
  • brown bats
  • woodchucks

  • 7. 
    Which animals nap standing up?

  • horses
  • wolves
  • hyenas
  • bears

  • 8. 
    When do hyenas “laugh?”

  • When hunting
  • When threatened
  • When happy
  • When sleeping
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