Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Fun Facts!

This week I've decided to look up some fun animal facts to share with you!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I know they aren't really "large animals"... but who knows sometime that vet may have to work on a small animal!  But, I thought it would be fun to do something different this week. Enjoy! 


*There are a few animals with some facts and then a Quiz. If you want to know more, see the works cited to find the URL and you can have even more fun animal facts! :) 


Dogs:

  • -In total there is said to be around 400 million dogs in the world.
  • -The average life span for a dog is around 10 to 14 years.
  • -Dogs have formed such a strong bond as pets, workers and companions to humans that they have earned the nickname "man's best friend"



Cats:

  • Cats conserve energy by sleeping for an average of 13 to14 hours a day.
  • A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen while young cats are called kittens.
  • Cats have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.
  • Cats have flexible bodies and teeth adapted for hunting small animals such as mice and rats.


  • Cats are one of, if not the most, popular pet in the world.
  • There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.


    Squirrels
  • Squirrels are rodents.
  • There are around 280 different species of squirrel.
  • Most squirrels are small and have big eyes and bushy tails.
  • Their large eyes help them skilfully climb trees and avoid predators.
  • Squirrels eat mostly nuts, fruits and seeds.
  • Squirrels are born blind
  • Flying squirrels can’t fly like birds but they can glide between trees.
Below is a quiz for you to take to see how well you know animals. Yes, I know not all the information is above, but this is to test your knowledge! Have Fun!!! 


    1. What food makes up nearly all (around 99%) of a Giant Panda’s diet?
    2. True or false? Mice live for up to 10 years.
    3. What is the name of the phobia that involves an abnormal fear of spiders?
    4. What is the largest type of ‘big cat’ in the world?
    5. True or false? Crocodiles have no sweat glands so they use their mouths to release heat.
    6. Eagles are very good at spotting potential prey from a long distance, why?
    7. What are female elephants called?
    8. True or false? Owls can turn their heads completely backwards, allowing a 360 degree view.
    9. Bees are found on every continent of earth except for one, which is it?
    10. True or false? Cats spend an average of 13 to 14 hours a day sleeping.
    11. What is the fastest land animal in the world?
    12. A ‘doe’ is what kind of animal?
    13. True or false? Cougar’s are herbivores.
    14. Groups of lions are known as what?
    15. Is a dolphin a mammal?
    16. What is the largest land animal in the world?
    17. True of false? Snakes have slimy skin.
    18. What is the only continent on earth where Giraffes live in the wild?
    19. How many pairs of wings does a bee have?
    20. What type of animal is the largest primate in the world?
    21. Is a shark a fish or a mammal?
    22. What is the most recognizable feature of a hedgehog’s appearance?
    23. True or false? Owls are far-sighted, meaning that anything within a few inches of their eyes can’t be seen properly.
    24. What is the name of an adult female horse?
    25. What are baby goats called?
    26. What is the tallest animal in the world?
    27. True or false? Rabbits are born blind.
    28. What is the most recognizable physical feature of the male lion?
    29. How many legs does a spider have?
    30. The crocodile species is believed to have been around for how long? 2 million years or 200 million years?



    Animal Quiz Answers

    1. Bamboo
    2. False - Captive mice live for up to 2 and a half years while wild mice only live for an average of around 4 months.
    3. Arachnophobia
    4. The tiger, weighing up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds).
    5. True - They often sleep with their mouth open to cool down.
    6. Because they have excellent eyesight.
    7. Cows
    8. False - Their field of view is about 270 degrees.
    9. Antarctica
    10. True
    11. The cheetah (it can reach speeds of up to 120kph – 75mph).
    12. A female deer.
    13. False - They are carnivores.
    14. Prides
    15. Yes
    16. The elephant - The largest on record weighed around 12,000 kilograms! (26,000 lb).
    17. False - Snakeskin is smooth and dry.
    18. Africa
    19. 2
    20. The Gorilla
    21. A fish
    22. Their spines of spiky hair.
    23. True
    24. A mare
    25. Kids
    26. The giraffe - The average height is around 5 metres (16ft) and the tallest on record stood nearly 6 metres (20 ft) tall.
    27. True
    28. Its mane
    29. 8
    30. 200 million years


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    1 comment:

    1. Amanda K. October 15, 2011 at 6:10 PM

      I started taking your quiz, and then got worried I would have to wait for the next blog to see what the answers were... thank goodness I just had to scroll down!

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