My Zoo Book: Africa! Test Your Knowledge

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My Zoo Book: Africa! Test Your Knowledge - Quiz

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1.

On average, how long is a giraffe's tongue?
- A.
  
  1m
- B.
  
  55cm
- C.
  
  45cm
- D.
  
  25cm
Correct Answer
C. 45cm

Explanation
A giraffe's tongue can be 45cm long to help reach the leaves of the highest trees.

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2.

What is the world's largest living bird?
- A.
  
  Ostrich
- B.
  
  Emu
- C.
  
  Cassowary
- D.
  
  Kiwi
Correct Answer
A. Ostrich

Explanation
Ostrich! Did you know all these birds are in the same family known as ratites.

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3.

What noise does a nyala make to warn other nyala about predators?
- A.
  
  It doesn't make a noise
- B.
  
  It howls like a wolf
- C.
  
  It barks like a dog
- D.
  
  It roars like a lion
Correct Answer
C. It barks like a dog

Explanation
Nyala make a sharp dog-like bark to warn off predators.

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4.

What feature of a zebra helps it to repel insects, reduce body temperature and help confuse predators?
- A.
  
  Its tail
- B.
  
  Its stripes
- C.
  
  Its size
- D.
  
  Its teeth
Correct Answer
B. Its stripes

Explanation
Did you also know that each zebra has a unique pattern - no two zebra are the same.

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5.

Which Africa animal gets its colouration from the food it eats?
- A.
  
  Meerkat
- B.
  
  Leopard tortoise
- C.
  
  African elephant
- D.
  
  Greater flamingo
Correct Answer
D. Greater flamingo

Explanation
Greater flamingo are born grey! Part of their diet is shrimp which gives them their pink colouration.

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6.

Just like your hair and fingernails, what are the Cape porcupine quills made of?
- A.
  
  Keratin
- B.
  
  Bone
- C.
  
  Shell
- D.
  
  Skin
Correct Answer
A. Keratin

Explanation
Porcupines have around 30,000 quills made of keratin.

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7.

What is the current conservation status of the leopard tortoise?
- A.
  
  Vulnerable
- B.
  
  Least concern
- C.
  
  Endangered
- D.
  
  Extinct
Correct Answer
B. Least concern

Explanation
The current conservation status of the leopard tortoise is "Least concern." This means that the species is not currently at risk of extinction. The population of leopard tortoises is stable, and there are no major threats to their survival. They have a wide distribution range and are adaptable to various habitats, which contributes to their least concern status.

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8.

How high can a serval leap to catch birds?
- A.
  
  1 meter
- B.
  
  2 meters
- C.
  
  3 meters
- D.
  
  4 meters
Correct Answer
C. 3 meters

Explanation
A serval can leap up to 3 meters to catch birds. Servals are known for their incredible jumping ability, which allows them to pounce on their prey from a great distance. This impressive leaping ability is due to their long legs and strong muscles, enabling them to reach heights that most other cats cannot. With a leap of 3 meters, servals can easily catch birds that may be flying above them, making them highly skilled hunters in their natural habitat.

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9.

Which wild cat is NOT found in Africa
- A.
  
  Caracal
- B.
  
  Leopard
- C.
  
  Lion
- D.
  
  Tiger
Correct Answer
D. Tiger

Explanation
The tiger is not found in Africa. Tigers are native to Asia, particularly in countries like India, Russia, and Indonesia. They are known for their distinctive orange coat with black stripes and are the largest species of cat in the world. While Africa is home to other wild cats such as the caracal, leopard, and lion, the tiger is not found on the African continent.

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10.

How many vertebrae do giraffe have in their long necks?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  50
Correct Answer
A. 7

Explanation
7! That is the same as you!

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My Zoo Book: Africa! Test Your Knowledge

On average, how long is a giraffe's tongue?

What is the world's largest living bird?

What noise does a nyala make to warn other nyala about predators?

What feature of a zebra helps it to repel insects, reduce body temperature and help confuse predators?

Which Africa animal gets its colouration from the food it eats?

Just like your hair and fingernails, what are the Cape porcupine quills made of?

What is the current conservation status of the leopard tortoise?

How high can a serval leap to catch birds?

Which wild cat is NOT found in Africa

How many vertebrae do giraffe have in their long necks?