My Zoo Book: Natural Treasures - Test Your Knowledge
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Did you read the My Zoo Boo: Natural treasure? Test your knowledge of New Zealand animals in this quiz.
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What is the common name of the world’s only mountain parrot?
- A.
Macaw
- B.
African grey
- C.
Kea
- D.
Kakapo
Correct Answer
C. KeaExplanation
The common name of the world's only mountain parrot is Kea.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the current conservation status of the whio, blue duck?
- A.
Vulnerable
- B.
Least concern
- C.
Endangered
- D.
Extinct
Correct Answer
C. EndangeredExplanation
There are fewer that 3,000 whio left in the wild.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the common name for the tīeke?
- A.
Saddleback
- B.
Brown kiwi
- C.
Orange-fronted kakariki
- D.
Tuatara
Correct Answer
A. SaddlebackExplanation
Saddleback - named this for the chestnut coloured saddle across their back. Make sure you check out the legend of Māui and tīeke on the Auckland Zoo website.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which eel species is the biggest freshwater eel in the world?
- A.
Moray eel
- B.
African spiny eel
- C.
New Zealand longfin eel
- D.
Black spotted eel
Correct Answer
C. New Zealand longfin eelExplanation
Female New Zealand longfin eels can grow up to 2m in length!Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which flightless and nocturnal bird is native to New Zealand?
- A.
Takahē
- B.
Kiwi
- C.
Pukeko
- D.
Ostrich
Correct Answer
B. KiwiExplanation
Kiwi! Takahē are also native flightless birds but they are not nocturnal.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which New Zealand animal can survive by taking only one breath and hour?
- A.
New Zealand lesser short-tailed bat
- B.
Chevron skink
- C.
Hector's dolphin
- D.
Tuatara
Correct Answer
D. TuataraExplanation
Tuatara spend a lot of time sitting still, not using a lot of energy.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Growing to only 25cm tall, what is the world’s smallest penguin?
- A.
Little penguin
- B.
Gentoo penguin
- C.
Yellow-eyed penguin
- D.
Adélie penguin
Correct Answer
A. Little penguinExplanation
The correct answer is Little penguin. The Little penguin is the world's smallest penguin, growing to only 25cm tall. The other options, Gentoo penguin, Yellow-eyed penguin, and Adélie penguin, are not the smallest penguins in the world.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the name of the conservation project helping young wild kiwi get through their first year of life – a time when they are most vulnerable to predators?
- A.
Behind the Scenes Encounters
- B.
Operation Nest Egg
- C.
Auckland Zoo Eco Adventures
- D.
Junior Keeper
Correct Answer
B. Operation Nest EggExplanation
Operation Nest Egg! Just by visiting Auckland Zoo, a portion of your ticket goes towards projects like this to conserve wildlife in wild places.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which insect native to New Zealand is one of the largest and heaviest insects in the world?
- A.
Giant bush dragonfly
- B.
Goliath stick insect
- C.
Giraffe weevil
- D.
Wētāpunga
Correct Answer
D. WētāpungaExplanation
Wētāpunga are too heavy to jump!Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the current conservation status of the Kea?
- A.
Vulnerable
- B.
Least concern
- C.
Endangered
- D.
Extinct
Correct Answer
A. VulnerableExplanation
There are estimated to be less than 7.000 kea left in the wild.Rate this question:
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