kth8/OpenTriviaQA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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animals	What two continents did Smilodon inhabit?	[ "North and South America", "Europe and Asia", "Europe and Africa", "Asia and Africa" ]	North and South America
animals	How much could a full-grown Smilodon weigh?	[ "525 lbs.", "350 lbs.", "450 lbs.", "400 lbs." ]	450 lbs.
animals	Is it believed that Smilodon was a social animal?	[ "Yes", "No" ]	Yes
animals	Which species of Smilodon was the largest?	[ "Smilodon fatalis", "Smilodon populator", "Smilodon locor", "Smilodon gracilis" ]	Smilodon populator
animals	Approximately how long ago did Smilodon become extinct?	[ "5,000 years", "20,000 years", "10,000 years", "15,000 years" ]	10,000 years
animals	The Tomato Frog is native to the eastern coast of Madagascar.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	What king of habitat do Tomato Frogs live in?	[ "in the snowy mountain tops", "in marshes, shallow pools, flooded meadows, and wetlands", "in dessert areas that are very arid and dry", "in the salty ocean" ]	in marshes, shallow pools, flooded meadows, and wetlands
animals	Tomato Frogs existence is threatened due to what reason?	[ "Habitat destruction", "Their legs are used for food in fine dining restaurants.", "They are hunted for their oils that are used as a skin moisturizer.", "Flooding" ]	Habitat destruction
animals	Tomato Frogs tend to hit sexual maturity in about 9-14 months.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
animals	Male Tomato Frogs are bright red.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	Female Tomato Frogs are larger than male Tomato Frogs.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	When Tomato Frogs are in captivity at a zoo, what kind of food are they fed?	[ "Grass, seaweed, and other vegetation", "Small fish, such as minnows and guppies", "Vitamin-dusted crickets and mealworms.", "The same food they would eat in the wild" ]	Vitamin-dusted crickets and mealworms.
animals	Tomato Frogs lay their eggs in the water during rainy seasons.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
animals	The life span of a Tomato Frog is 15-35 years.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
animals	When the Tomato Frog is threatened its skin secretes a thick substance containing a toxin.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	The manatee is a marine mammal.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
animals	The manatee has a tail similar in shape to that of the dolphin.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	Manatees range in weight from 900 to 1200 pounds (400-550 kg.)	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	Manatees are found more commonly in Caribbean, Mexico, and Florida waters. Why?	[ "The water is cool.", "There is a better food variety.", "The water is warm.", "The water is salty." ]	The water is warm.
animals	Which of these do manatees use to communicate with their calves and other manatees?	[ "Sounds", "All of these", "Touch", "Movement" ]	All of these
animals	Due to the presence of a specific protein in the blood plasma octopuses have this unusual blood color.	[ "Blue", "Black", "Bright green", "Fluorescent pink" ]	Blue
animals	Some animals have an inborn instinct to swallow gastroliths in order to improve the breaking down of food inside their stomachs. What kind of objects are gastroliths?	[ "Rocks", "Plants that are rich in digestive enzymes", "Insects", "Excrements" ]	Rocks
animals	Parthenogenesis (from Greek - virgin creation), an asexual way of reproduction without the need of fertilization, occurs naturally in these animals.	[ "All of these", "Birds", "Reptiles", "Fish" ]	All of these
animals	Which of the following statements is true about mosquitoes?	[ "Only female mosquitoes suck blood.", "Only male mosquitoes suck blood.", "All mosquitoes on the planet drink blood.", "Only baby mosquitoes drink blood." ]	Only female mosquitoes suck blood.
animals	What kind of respiratory organs do lungfish have?	[ "They have both lungs and gills.", "Lungfish do not have any respiratory organs. They absorb oxygen through their skin.", "They breathe only with gills.", "They do not have gills, they use their lungs for respiration." ]	They have both lungs and gills.
animals	Cockroaches are among the most resilient creatures on our planet. But how long can they survive without air?	[ "60 minutes", "45 minutes", "10 minutes", "2 hours" ]	45 minutes
animals	Human skin has the unique ability to acquire a darker shade when exposed to UV-rays. What animals share this ability with us?	[ "Dolphins and seals", "Chimpanzees and gorillas", "Pigs and hammerhead sharks", "All reptiles and anthropoid apes" ]	Pigs and hammerhead sharks
animals	Koalas almost exclusively feed on this type of food.	[ "Bottle tree leaves", "Tea tree leaves", "Eucalyptus leaves", "Bamboo leaves" ]	Eucalyptus leaves
animals	Which of the following statements is true about snails?	[ "None of these", "Snails do have tooth-like formations.", "Snails do not have any teeth or tooth-like formations.", "Snails have real teeth very similar to those of mammals." ]	Snails do have tooth-like formations.
animals	Some sharks hardly ever stop swimming during their whole existence. What is the reason for this?	[ "Some sharks are very desirable hosts for small parasitic creatures. Those sharks are constantly trying to escape from them by incessant swimming.", "Sharks are highly anxious and easily agitated animals. They cannot stay in the same place for more than a few seconds.", "Sharks are cold-blooded animals. If they stop moving their body temperature will decrease too much and will cause hypothermia, which can be lethal.", "Some sharks have lost the ability to pump water through their gills, so they need to keep moving in order to stay alive" ]	Some sharks have lost the ability to pump water through their gills, so they need to keep moving in order to stay alive
animals	The Mimic Leatherjacket, found in the tropical marine waters throughout the Indo-Pacific, mimics which poisonous fish?	[ "Red Bass", "Hogfish", "Saddled Puffer", "Stonefish" ]	Saddled Puffer
animals	This primitive shark, with a brown thin eel-like body, has six pairs of gill slits and trident-like teeth.	[ "Frilled shark", "Tiger shark", "Bull shark", "Sharpnose seven-gill shark" ]	Frilled shark
animals	This fish, which resembles the Angel fish, is recognized by its brightly coloured and patterned body, as well as by the dark band across its eyes.	[ "Butterfly fish", "Purple queen", "Cichlid", "Clown fish" ]	Butterfly fish
animals	The Parrot fish, found in the Atlantic Indian and Pacific Ocean reefs, was given its name for what reason?	[ "Because of the shape of its body", "Because it can fly a few metres above water", "Because its body is in different flashy colours", "Because of its beak-like mouth" ]	Because of its beak-like mouth
animals	What is the other name of Mola mola, a fish generally considered to be the most massive bony fish in the world?	[ "Filefish", "Ocean Sunfish", "Pufferfish", "Triggerfish" ]	Ocean Sunfish
animals	When threatened, this fish, also known as balloonfish, increases in size by swallowing water or air.	[ "Bowfin", "Porcupinefish", "Bichir", "Oar fish" ]	Porcupinefish
animals	The zebrafish (Girella zebra), which can be recognised by its pale body and yellow fins, is endemic to which region?	[ "Amazon River Basin", "Australian waters", "The Caribbean", "Japan waters" ]	Australian waters
animals	The Flashlight fish, has a light-producing organ, which contains luminescent bacteria. Where is this organ located?	[ "On the dorsal fin of the fish", "Below the eye of the fish", "Above the eye of the fish", "Between the eyes of the fish" ]	Below the eye of the fish
animals	The catfishes Physailia pellucida and Kryptopterus bicirrhis, found in the mid-waters of Southeast Asia, use what kind of camouflage?	[ "Transparency", "Change their colour", "Mimic algae", "Mimic poisonous fish" ]	Transparency
animals	Giant Pandas eat oranges and bananas.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	Is the Giant Panda an endangered species?	[ "Yes", "No" ]	Yes
animals	The Giant Panda and which of the following serve as an Asian countrys national emblem?	[ "The dragon", "The Golden Lion Tamarin", "The Chinese alligator", "The South China Tiger" ]	The dragon
animals	Do Giant Pandas hibernate?	[ "No", "Yes" ]	No
animals	What is the gestation period of the Giant Panda?	[ "40-50 days", "60-90 days", "90-120 days", "95-160 days" ]	95-160 days
animals	This animal is the second most expensive for zoos to maintain after the Giant Panda.	[ "Lion", "Elephant", "Giraffe", "Bear" ]	Elephant
animals	The giant pandas diet is 99% this.	[ "bananas", "fish", "honey", "bamboo" ]	bamboo
animals	Pandas live in the mountains in the Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces in this country.	[ "Mongolia", "Thailand", "China", "Korea" ]	China
animals	At birth, pandas weigh about 4 ounces and are the size of a stick of butter. Which of these is NOT true about a newborn panda?	[ "They are grey in color.", "They nurse up to 14 times a day.", "They are hairless.", "They are blind." ]	They are grey in color.
animals	Pandas do not hibernate.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	Pandas live and travel together.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	Pandas spend 10-16 hours a day eating, the rest of the time they are usually resting. When are pandas most active?	[ "at dusk and at dawn", "between 10am and 2pm", "between 2p and 10pm", "only at night" ]	at dusk and at dawn
animals	When a panda is born, it is impossible to tell if it is male or female. How old is the panda before its gender is known?	[ "3 months", "1 year", "4 years", "6 months" ]	4 years
animals	Which of these is TRUE about pandas?	[ "They belong to the raccoon family.", "They are poor climbers.", "They were unknown to the Western world until the 1600s.", "They are carnivores." ]	They are carnivores.
animals	How long does a panda usually live in captivity?	[ "10 - 15 years", "80 - 90 years", "20 - 30 years", "55 - 65 years" ]	20 - 30 years
animals	The panda is the symbol of this conservation organization, formed in 1961.	[ "Leave It Wild", "The Conservation Society", "The African Conservation Foundation", "The World Wildlife Fund" ]	The World Wildlife Fund
animals	The panda has an enlarged wristbone that works as an opposable thumb.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
animals	Pandas are known to roar.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	In the 1930s movie King Kong, the giant ape battles a pterodactyl.	[ "False", "True" ]	True
animals	How many stomachs does a starfish have?	[ "1", "0", "2", "5" ]	2
animals	A starfish cannot regenerate a lost arm.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	All starfish have 5 arms.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	In which country is the Gohongaze Starfish considered an edible delicacy?	[ "China", "Italy", "New Zealand", "Japan" ]	Japan
animals	Starfish are capable of both asexual and sexual reproduction.	[ "True", "False" ]	True
animals	Starfish are fast moving creatures.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	A starfish is a type of fish.	[ "True", "False" ]	False
animals	There are two classes of starfish. Name them.	[ "Salt Stars and Fresh Stars", "Soft Stars and Hard Stars", "Sea Star and Brittle Stars", "Common Stars and Rare Stars" ]	Sea Star and Brittle Stars
animals	Which of these is not a relative of the starfish?	[ "Sea Urchin", "Sea Cucumber", "Sand Dollar", "Sea Horse" ]	Sea Horse
animals	What is located on the end of every arm of a starfish?	[ "Ear", "Whisker", "Eye", "Mouth" ]	Eye
animals	Scorpions are active at night in order to avoid which of their predators?	[ "Mice", "Lizards", "All of these", "Centipedes" ]	All of these
animals	Raccoons are usually nocturnal animals, and they are famous for dousing their food before eating it. This is actually an activity that imitates foraging for food at shores. What is the term for such an activity?	[ "Vacuum activity", "Vain activity", "All of these", "False activity" ]	Vacuum activity
animals	What sense helps kiwis find food in the dark?	[ "All of these", "Sense of smell", "Eyesight", "Hearing" ]	Sense of smell
animals	Kakapo is a nocturnal parrot indigenous to New Zealand. Due to its resemblance to this nocturnal animal, it is also called by its name.	[ "Raccoon", "Cat", "Rat", "Owl" ]	Owl
animals	Mink are mainly active at night and they do not hibernate. Which of these animals is a predator of the American Mink?	[ "All of these", "Wolf", "Owl", "Coyote" ]	All of these
animals	What animal is the largest nocturnal prosimian on the planet?	[ "Gorilla", "Mantled Guereza", "Aye-aye", "Olive Baboon" ]	Aye-aye
animals	Catfish are bony fish that are active in the nighttime. How did they get their interesting name?	[ "They have barbels that remind of cat whiskers.", "They like to rub against objects like cats do.", "They have cat eyes.", "All of these" ]	They have barbels that remind of cat whiskers.
animals	Fireflies are known for their ability to produce light of this color.	[ "Yellow", "All of these", "Pale red", "Green" ]	All of these
animals	The Ocelot is a nocturnal cat that is also called by this name in certain regions.	[ "All of these", "McKenneys Wildcat", "Jaguarete", "Painted Leopard" ]	All of these
animals	Tapeti is a nocturnal cottontail rabbit that is indigenous to these areas.	[ "Central and South America", "Australia and Tasmania", "South Asia", "South Africa and Madagascar" ]	Central and South America
animals	What is the average speed dolphins can reach?	[ "25.5 km/hr", "14.5 km/hr", "16.5 km/hr", "38.5 km/hr" ]	16.5 km/hr
animals	How deep can a bottlenose dolphin dive?	[ "300 meters", "800 meters", "1250 meters", "700 meters" ]	300 meters
animals	How many different species of dolphins are there in the world?	[ "15", "48", "32", "12" ]	32
animals	Is dolphins sense of hearing superior to that of humans?	[ "No", "Yes" ]	Yes
animals	How do dolphins generally sleep if they are in the wild?	[ "None of these", "like land mammals", "They dont sleep at all.", "with only one brain hemisphere in slow-wave sleep" ]	with only one brain hemisphere in slow-wave sleep
animals	Which is the smallest species of dolphin?	[ "Maui Dolphin/Hectors Dolphin", "The Spinner Dolphin", "The Pacific White-Sided Dolphin", "The Bottlenose Dolphin" ]	Maui Dolphin/Hectors Dolphin
animals	Which of these statements is true about squirrels?	[ "Some squirrel species are omnivorous.", "Most squirrels are active in the daytime.", "They cannot digest cellulose.", "All of these" ]	All of these
animals	Which of these statements is true about the tongue of the giraffe?	[ "The animal uses it as a tool to remove insects from its face.", "All of these", "It is about 18 inches (45 centimeters) long.", "It is tough." ]	All of these
animals	Which of these statements is true about elephants?	[ "All of these", "Their diet consists of 80% tree leaves.", "They are able to digest 40% of their food.", "They spend 8-10 hours a day eating." ]	They are able to digest 40% of their food.
animals	Which of these statements is true about grasshoppers?	[ "They have salivary glands.", "Their digestive tract secretes digestive enzymes.", "They have two antennae on their heads.", "All of these" ]	All of these
animals	Which of these foods does the Canada goose include in its diet?	[ "Green vegetation", "All of these", "Grains", "Seaweeds" ]	All of these
animals	Which of these statements is true about the digestive system of the Hoatzin, a herbivorous tropical bird?	[ "All of these", "It has teeth that it uses for mastication.", "It has four stomachs.", "It breaks down its food through bacterial fermentation." ]	It breaks down its food through bacterial fermentation.
animals	What is the meaning of the term graminivore?	[ "an animal that feeds on fruit", "an animal that feeds on seaweed", "an animal that feeds on grass", "an animal that feeds on tree leaves" ]	an animal that feeds on grass
animals	What kind of herbivorous animals are the granivores?	[ "Animals that feed on buds", "All of these", "Animals that feed on seeds", "Animals that feed on fruit" ]	Animals that feed on seeds
animals	Which of these statements is true about the diet of Green iguanas?	[ "All of these", "Young iguanas are known to eat the feces of mature iguanas.", "Wild iguanas sometimes eat bird eggs.", "They are primarily herbivorous." ]	All of these
animals	Which of these statements is true about the diet of the Sumatran rhinoceros?	[ "It feeds mainly in the morning and before dusk.", "It consumes about 220 lb (100 kg) of food daily.", "All of these", "Its diet is rich in protein and poor in fiber." ]	It feeds mainly in the morning and before dusk.
animals	Which continents does the natural habitat of the jaguar span upon?	[ "Europe and Africa", "South America and Africa", "Africa and Asia", "North and South America" ]	North and South America
animals	The jaguars extremely powerful bite, which can pierce through a turtles shell, makes it the mammal with the strongest jaw in the animal kingdom.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
animals	Which of the following statements is not true about the reproduction of jaguars?	[ "Jaguars gestation period is 93 - 105 days.", "Female jaguars reach maturity earlier than males.", "Both males and females provide parenting of the cubs.", "Jaguars mate throughout the whole year." ]	Both males and females provide parenting of the cubs.
animals	How can jaguars be described in terms of social activity?	[ "Solitary", "Sociable", "Group animals", "None of these" ]	Solitary
animals	In jaguars society only male animals hunt while females look after the cubs.	[ "False", "True" ]	False
animals	All but one of the following activities are generally untypical for jaguars. Choose the one most natural to them.	[ "Starting to eat their prey from the fleshy abdominal area", "Stalking and ambushing their prey", "Chasing their prey", "Attacking humans" ]	Stalking and ambushing their prey

animals

What two continents did Smilodon inhabit?

[ "North and South America", "Europe and Asia", "Europe and Africa", "Asia and Africa" ]

North and South America

animals

How much could a full-grown Smilodon weigh?

[ "525 lbs.", "350 lbs.", "450 lbs.", "400 lbs." ]

450 lbs.

animals

Is it believed that Smilodon was a social animal?

[ "Yes", "No" ]

Yes

animals

Which species of Smilodon was the largest?

[ "Smilodon fatalis", "Smilodon populator", "Smilodon locor", "Smilodon gracilis" ]

Smilodon populator

animals

Approximately how long ago did Smilodon become extinct?

[ "5,000 years", "20,000 years", "10,000 years", "15,000 years" ]

10,000 years

animals

The Tomato Frog is native to the eastern coast of Madagascar.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

What king of habitat do Tomato Frogs live in?

[ "in the snowy mountain tops", "in marshes, shallow pools, flooded meadows, and wetlands", "in dessert areas that are very arid and dry", "in the salty ocean" ]

in marshes, shallow pools, flooded meadows, and wetlands

animals

Tomato Frogs existence is threatened due to what reason?

[ "Habitat destruction", "Their legs are used for food in fine dining restaurants.", "They are hunted for their oils that are used as a skin moisturizer.", "Flooding" ]

Habitat destruction

animals

Tomato Frogs tend to hit sexual maturity in about 9-14 months.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

animals

Male Tomato Frogs are bright red.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

Female Tomato Frogs are larger than male Tomato Frogs.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

When Tomato Frogs are in captivity at a zoo, what kind of food are they fed?

[ "Grass, seaweed, and other vegetation", "Small fish, such as minnows and guppies", "Vitamin-dusted crickets and mealworms.", "The same food they would eat in the wild" ]

Vitamin-dusted crickets and mealworms.

animals

Tomato Frogs lay their eggs in the water during rainy seasons.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

animals

The life span of a Tomato Frog is 15-35 years.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

animals

When the Tomato Frog is threatened its skin secretes a thick substance containing a toxin.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

The manatee is a marine mammal.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

animals

The manatee has a tail similar in shape to that of the dolphin.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

Manatees range in weight from 900 to 1200 pounds (400-550 kg.)

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

Manatees are found more commonly in Caribbean, Mexico, and Florida waters. Why?

[ "The water is cool.", "There is a better food variety.", "The water is warm.", "The water is salty." ]

The water is warm.

animals

Which of these do manatees use to communicate with their calves and other manatees?

[ "Sounds", "All of these", "Touch", "Movement" ]

All of these

animals

Due to the presence of a specific protein in the blood plasma octopuses have this unusual blood color.

[ "Blue", "Black", "Bright green", "Fluorescent pink" ]

Blue

animals

Some animals have an inborn instinct to swallow gastroliths in order to improve the breaking down of food inside their stomachs. What kind of objects are gastroliths?

[ "Rocks", "Plants that are rich in digestive enzymes", "Insects", "Excrements" ]

Rocks

animals

Parthenogenesis (from Greek - virgin creation), an asexual way of reproduction without the need of fertilization, occurs naturally in these animals.

[ "All of these", "Birds", "Reptiles", "Fish" ]

All of these

animals

Which of the following statements is true about mosquitoes?

[ "Only female mosquitoes suck blood.", "Only male mosquitoes suck blood.", "All mosquitoes on the planet drink blood.", "Only baby mosquitoes drink blood." ]

Only female mosquitoes suck blood.

animals

What kind of respiratory organs do lungfish have?

[ "They have both lungs and gills.", "Lungfish do not have any respiratory organs. They absorb oxygen through their skin.", "They breathe only with gills.", "They do not have gills, they use their lungs for respiration." ]

They have both lungs and gills.

animals

Cockroaches are among the most resilient creatures on our planet. But how long can they survive without air?

[ "60 minutes", "45 minutes", "10 minutes", "2 hours" ]

45 minutes

animals

Human skin has the unique ability to acquire a darker shade when exposed to UV-rays. What animals share this ability with us?

[ "Dolphins and seals", "Chimpanzees and gorillas", "Pigs and hammerhead sharks", "All reptiles and anthropoid apes" ]

Pigs and hammerhead sharks

animals

Koalas almost exclusively feed on this type of food.

[ "Bottle tree leaves", "Tea tree leaves", "Eucalyptus leaves", "Bamboo leaves" ]

Eucalyptus leaves

animals

Which of the following statements is true about snails?

[ "None of these", "Snails do have tooth-like formations.", "Snails do not have any teeth or tooth-like formations.", "Snails have real teeth very similar to those of mammals." ]

Snails do have tooth-like formations.

animals

Some sharks hardly ever stop swimming during their whole existence. What is the reason for this?

[ "Some sharks are very desirable hosts for small parasitic creatures. Those sharks are constantly trying to escape from them by incessant swimming.", "Sharks are highly anxious and easily agitated animals. They cannot stay in the same place for more than a few seconds.", "Sharks are cold-blooded animals. If they stop moving their body temperature will decrease too much and will cause hypothermia, which can be lethal.", "Some sharks have lost the ability to pump water through their gills, so they need to keep moving in order to stay alive" ]

Some sharks have lost the ability to pump water through their gills, so they need to keep moving in order to stay alive

animals

The Mimic Leatherjacket, found in the tropical marine waters throughout the Indo-Pacific, mimics which poisonous fish?

[ "Red Bass", "Hogfish", "Saddled Puffer", "Stonefish" ]

Saddled Puffer

animals

This primitive shark, with a brown thin eel-like body, has six pairs of gill slits and trident-like teeth.

[ "Frilled shark", "Tiger shark", "Bull shark", "Sharpnose seven-gill shark" ]

Frilled shark

animals

This fish, which resembles the Angel fish, is recognized by its brightly coloured and patterned body, as well as by the dark band across its eyes.

[ "Butterfly fish", "Purple queen", "Cichlid", "Clown fish" ]

Butterfly fish

animals

The Parrot fish, found in the Atlantic Indian and Pacific Ocean reefs, was given its name for what reason?

[ "Because of the shape of its body", "Because it can fly a few metres above water", "Because its body is in different flashy colours", "Because of its beak-like mouth" ]

Because of its beak-like mouth

animals

What is the other name of Mola mola, a fish generally considered to be the most massive bony fish in the world?

[ "Filefish", "Ocean Sunfish", "Pufferfish", "Triggerfish" ]

Ocean Sunfish

animals

When threatened, this fish, also known as balloonfish, increases in size by swallowing water or air.

[ "Bowfin", "Porcupinefish", "Bichir", "Oar fish" ]

Porcupinefish

animals

The zebrafish (Girella zebra), which can be recognised by its pale body and yellow fins, is endemic to which region?

[ "Amazon River Basin", "Australian waters", "The Caribbean", "Japan waters" ]

Australian waters

animals

The Flashlight fish, has a light-producing organ, which contains luminescent bacteria. Where is this organ located?

[ "On the dorsal fin of the fish", "Below the eye of the fish", "Above the eye of the fish", "Between the eyes of the fish" ]

Below the eye of the fish

animals

The catfishes Physailia pellucida and Kryptopterus bicirrhis, found in the mid-waters of Southeast Asia, use what kind of camouflage?

[ "Transparency", "Change their colour", "Mimic algae", "Mimic poisonous fish" ]

Transparency

animals

Giant Pandas eat oranges and bananas.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

Is the Giant Panda an endangered species?

[ "Yes", "No" ]

Yes

animals

The Giant Panda and which of the following serve as an Asian countrys national emblem?

[ "The dragon", "The Golden Lion Tamarin", "The Chinese alligator", "The South China Tiger" ]

The dragon

animals

Do Giant Pandas hibernate?

[ "No", "Yes" ]

No

animals

What is the gestation period of the Giant Panda?

[ "40-50 days", "60-90 days", "90-120 days", "95-160 days" ]

95-160 days

animals

This animal is the second most expensive for zoos to maintain after the Giant Panda.

[ "Lion", "Elephant", "Giraffe", "Bear" ]

Elephant

animals

The giant pandas diet is 99% this.

[ "bananas", "fish", "honey", "bamboo" ]

bamboo

animals

Pandas live in the mountains in the Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces in this country.

[ "Mongolia", "Thailand", "China", "Korea" ]

China

animals

At birth, pandas weigh about 4 ounces and are the size of a stick of butter. Which of these is NOT true about a newborn panda?

[ "They are grey in color.", "They nurse up to 14 times a day.", "They are hairless.", "They are blind." ]

They are grey in color.

animals

Pandas do not hibernate.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

Pandas live and travel together.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

Pandas spend 10-16 hours a day eating, the rest of the time they are usually resting. When are pandas most active?

[ "at dusk and at dawn", "between 10am and 2pm", "between 2p and 10pm", "only at night" ]

at dusk and at dawn

animals

When a panda is born, it is impossible to tell if it is male or female. How old is the panda before its gender is known?

[ "3 months", "1 year", "4 years", "6 months" ]

4 years

animals

Which of these is TRUE about pandas?

[ "They belong to the raccoon family.", "They are poor climbers.", "They were unknown to the Western world until the 1600s.", "They are carnivores." ]

They are carnivores.

animals

How long does a panda usually live in captivity?

[ "10 - 15 years", "80 - 90 years", "20 - 30 years", "55 - 65 years" ]

20 - 30 years

animals

The panda is the symbol of this conservation organization, formed in 1961.

[ "Leave It Wild", "The Conservation Society", "The African Conservation Foundation", "The World Wildlife Fund" ]

The World Wildlife Fund

animals

The panda has an enlarged wristbone that works as an opposable thumb.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

animals

Pandas are known to roar.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

In the 1930s movie King Kong, the giant ape battles a pterodactyl.

[ "False", "True" ]

True

animals

How many stomachs does a starfish have?

[ "1", "0", "2", "5" ]

2

animals

A starfish cannot regenerate a lost arm.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

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All starfish have 5 arms.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

In which country is the Gohongaze Starfish considered an edible delicacy?

[ "China", "Italy", "New Zealand", "Japan" ]

Japan

animals

Starfish are capable of both asexual and sexual reproduction.

[ "True", "False" ]

True

animals

Starfish are fast moving creatures.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

A starfish is a type of fish.

[ "True", "False" ]

False

animals

There are two classes of starfish. Name them.

[ "Salt Stars and Fresh Stars", "Soft Stars and Hard Stars", "Sea Star and Brittle Stars", "Common Stars and Rare Stars" ]

Sea Star and Brittle Stars

animals

Which of these is not a relative of the starfish?

[ "Sea Urchin", "Sea Cucumber", "Sand Dollar", "Sea Horse" ]

Sea Horse

animals

What is located on the end of every arm of a starfish?

[ "Ear", "Whisker", "Eye", "Mouth" ]

Eye

animals

Scorpions are active at night in order to avoid which of their predators?

[ "Mice", "Lizards", "All of these", "Centipedes" ]

All of these

animals

Raccoons are usually nocturnal animals, and they are famous for dousing their food before eating it. This is actually an activity that imitates foraging for food at shores. What is the term for such an activity?

[ "Vacuum activity", "Vain activity", "All of these", "False activity" ]

Vacuum activity

animals

What sense helps kiwis find food in the dark?

[ "All of these", "Sense of smell", "Eyesight", "Hearing" ]

Sense of smell

animals

Kakapo is a nocturnal parrot indigenous to New Zealand. Due to its resemblance to this nocturnal animal, it is also called by its name.

[ "Raccoon", "Cat", "Rat", "Owl" ]

Owl

animals

Mink are mainly active at night and they do not hibernate. Which of these animals is a predator of the American Mink?

[ "All of these", "Wolf", "Owl", "Coyote" ]

All of these

animals

What animal is the largest nocturnal prosimian on the planet?

[ "Gorilla", "Mantled Guereza", "Aye-aye", "Olive Baboon" ]

Aye-aye

animals

Catfish are bony fish that are active in the nighttime. How did they get their interesting name?

[ "They have barbels that remind of cat whiskers.", "They like to rub against objects like cats do.", "They have cat eyes.", "All of these" ]

They have barbels that remind of cat whiskers.

animals

Fireflies are known for their ability to produce light of this color.

[ "Yellow", "All of these", "Pale red", "Green" ]

All of these

animals

The Ocelot is a nocturnal cat that is also called by this name in certain regions.

[ "All of these", "McKenneys Wildcat", "Jaguarete", "Painted Leopard" ]

All of these

animals

Tapeti is a nocturnal cottontail rabbit that is indigenous to these areas.

[ "Central and South America", "Australia and Tasmania", "South Asia", "South Africa and Madagascar" ]

Central and South America

animals

What is the average speed dolphins can reach?

[ "25.5 km/hr", "14.5 km/hr", "16.5 km/hr", "38.5 km/hr" ]

16.5 km/hr

animals

How deep can a bottlenose dolphin dive?

[ "300 meters", "800 meters", "1250 meters", "700 meters" ]

300 meters

animals

How many different species of dolphins are there in the world?

[ "15", "48", "32", "12" ]

32

animals

Is dolphins sense of hearing superior to that of humans?

[ "No", "Yes" ]

Yes

animals

How do dolphins generally sleep if they are in the wild?

[ "None of these", "like land mammals", "They dont sleep at all.", "with only one brain hemisphere in slow-wave sleep" ]

with only one brain hemisphere in slow-wave sleep

animals

Which is the smallest species of dolphin?

[ "Maui Dolphin/Hectors Dolphin", "The Spinner Dolphin", "The Pacific White-Sided Dolphin", "The Bottlenose Dolphin" ]

Maui Dolphin/Hectors Dolphin

animals

Which of these statements is true about squirrels?

[ "Some squirrel species are omnivorous.", "Most squirrels are active in the daytime.", "They cannot digest cellulose.", "All of these" ]

All of these

animals

Which of these statements is true about the tongue of the giraffe?

[ "The animal uses it as a tool to remove insects from its face.", "All of these", "It is about 18 inches (45 centimeters) long.", "It is tough." ]

All of these

animals

Which of these statements is true about elephants?

[ "All of these", "Their diet consists of 80% tree leaves.", "They are able to digest 40% of their food.", "They spend 8-10 hours a day eating." ]

They are able to digest 40% of their food.

animals

Which of these statements is true about grasshoppers?

[ "They have salivary glands.", "Their digestive tract secretes digestive enzymes.", "They have two antennae on their heads.", "All of these" ]

All of these

animals

Which of these foods does the Canada goose include in its diet?

[ "Green vegetation", "All of these", "Grains", "Seaweeds" ]

All of these

animals

Which of these statements is true about the digestive system of the Hoatzin, a herbivorous tropical bird?

[ "All of these", "It has teeth that it uses for mastication.", "It has four stomachs.", "It breaks down its food through bacterial fermentation." ]

It breaks down its food through bacterial fermentation.

animals

What is the meaning of the term graminivore?

[ "an animal that feeds on fruit", "an animal that feeds on seaweed", "an animal that feeds on grass", "an animal that feeds on tree leaves" ]

an animal that feeds on grass

animals

What kind of herbivorous animals are the granivores?

[ "Animals that feed on buds", "All of these", "Animals that feed on seeds", "Animals that feed on fruit" ]

Animals that feed on seeds

animals

Which of these statements is true about the diet of Green iguanas?

[ "All of these", "Young iguanas are known to eat the feces of mature iguanas.", "Wild iguanas sometimes eat bird eggs.", "They are primarily herbivorous." ]

All of these

animals

Which of these statements is true about the diet of the Sumatran rhinoceros?

[ "It feeds mainly in the morning and before dusk.", "It consumes about 220 lb (100 kg) of food daily.", "All of these", "Its diet is rich in protein and poor in fiber." ]

It feeds mainly in the morning and before dusk.

animals

Which continents does the natural habitat of the jaguar span upon?

[ "Europe and Africa", "South America and Africa", "Africa and Asia", "North and South America" ]

North and South America

animals

The jaguars extremely powerful bite, which can pierce through a turtles shell, makes it the mammal with the strongest jaw in the animal kingdom.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

animals

Which of the following statements is not true about the reproduction of jaguars?

[ "Jaguars gestation period is 93 - 105 days.", "Female jaguars reach maturity earlier than males.", "Both males and females provide parenting of the cubs.", "Jaguars mate throughout the whole year." ]

Both males and females provide parenting of the cubs.

animals

How can jaguars be described in terms of social activity?

[ "Solitary", "Sociable", "Group animals", "None of these" ]

Solitary

animals

In jaguars society only male animals hunt while females look after the cubs.

[ "False", "True" ]

False

animals

All but one of the following activities are generally untypical for jaguars. Choose the one most natural to them.

[ "Starting to eat their prey from the fleshy abdominal area", "Stalking and ambushing their prey", "Chasing their prey", "Attacking humans" ]

Stalking and ambushing their prey