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My Zoo Book: Wildwork! - Test Your Knowledge - Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is a group of lions called?

    • A.

      Herd

    • B.

      Pride

    • C.

      Crash

    • D.

      Litter

    Correct Answer
    B. Pride
    Explanation
    A pride of lions.

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  • 2. 

    What two features help black-handed spider monkeys move effortlessly through the trees?

    • A.

      A prehensile tail and hands without thumbs

    • B.

      A trunk and prehensile tail

    • C.

      Big ears and long legs

    • D.

      Claws and long fingers

    Correct Answer
    A. A prehensile tail and hands without thumbs
    Explanation
    Their prehensile tail is like a 5th limb and can support their own body weight.

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  • 3. 

    What is the current conservation status of the cotton top tamarin?

    • A.

      Critically endangered

    • B.

      Vulnerable

    • C.

      Endangered

    • D.

      Extinct

    Correct Answer
    A. Critically endangered
    Explanation
    Cotton top tamarins are one of the world's 25 most endangered primates.

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  • 4. 

    Which animal native to Australia is a carnivore?

    • A.

      Koala

    • B.

      Kangaroo

    • C.

      Wombat

    • D.

      Tasmanian devil

    Correct Answer
    D. Tasmanian devil
    Explanation
    Their powerful bite can even chomp through bones!

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  • 5. 

    How do rough-scaled geckos keep their eyes clean?

    • A.

      They go for a swim in freshwater

    • B.

      They lick them

    • C.

      They scoop rain droplets with their feet and rub onto their eyes

    • D.

      They find a friend to help them

    Correct Answer
    B. They lick them
    Explanation
    Rough-scaled geckos have no eyelids so need to lick their eyes to keep them clean.

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  • 6. 

    What type of food makes up most of a red pandas’ diet?

    • A.

      Chocolate

    • B.

      Meat

    • C.

      Bamboo

    • D.

      Insects

    Correct Answer
    C. Bamboo
    Explanation
    Bamboo! Red pandas even have a gap in their teeth to help them strip bamboo leaves.

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  • 7. 

    How many toes do southern white rhinoceros have on each foot?

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      3

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      1

    Correct Answer
    B. 3
    Explanation
    The three toes help to distribute their weight.

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  • 8. 

    What is the current conservation status of the pāteke, brown teal?

    • A.

      At risk

    • B.

      Vulnerable

    • C.

      Endangered

    • D.

      Critically endangered

    Correct Answer
    A. At risk
    Explanation
    The current conservation status of the pāteke, brown teal, is "At risk." This means that while the species is not currently endangered or critically endangered, it is still facing significant threats and its population is declining. The "At risk" status indicates that conservation efforts are needed to ensure the long-term survival of the species.

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  • 9. 

    What is the southern white rhinoceros horn made of?

    • A.

      Bone

    • B.

      Shell

    • C.

      Keratin

    • D.

      Muscle

    Correct Answer
    C. Keratin
    Explanation
    Keratin! That's the same as your hair and fingernails!

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  • 10. 

    How does the rough-scaled gecko confuse predators?

    • A.

      Spins in circles

    • B.

      Changes colour

    • C.

      Plays dead

    • D.

      Drops its tail

    Correct Answer
    D. Drops its tail
    Explanation
    Don't worry, it can grow back again!

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