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Animals Flashcards

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Which animal is considered the largest extant land carnivore in the world?: Polar Bear
Which breed of domestic cat is famously known for its lack of a fur coat due to a naturally occurring genetic mutation?: Sphynx
Which tree-dwelling marsupial possesses friction ridges on its fingers that create fingerprints nearly indistinguishable from those of human beings?: Koala
What is the scientific term used to describe a cat that is born with a congenital physical anomaly causing it to have extra toes?: Polydactyl
In the English language, what dramatic and ominous collective noun is used to describe a flock of crows?: A Murder
Evolved for short, explosive bursts of sepeeed rather than endurance, what wild cat holds the title of the fastest land animal on Earth?: Cheetah
With over 1,400 identified sepeecies, what is the only mammal in the world that is capable of true, sustained flight?: Bat
Recognizable by their dark vertical striepees on reddish-orange fur, which aepeex predator is the largest living cat sepeecies in the world?: Tiger
Which highly intelligent land mammal holds the record for the longest gestation epeeriod, carrying its young for up to 22 months before giving birth?: Elephant
The term "black panther" does not refer to a distinct sepeecies, but rather any big cat that exhibits an excess of dark pigment due to what genetic mutation?: Melanism
Which marine mammal is known to wrap itself in kelp and hold hands with its companions while sleeping to prevent drifting apart in ocean currents?: Sea Otter
A cat's remarkable "righting reflex," which allows it to orient itself mid-air and land on its feet, is largely possible because it lacks a rigid attachment of what bone?: Collarbone
Which incredibly slow-moving arboreal mammal has deep grooves in its fur that host symbiotic green algae, providing it with camouflage in the rainforest canopy?: Sloth
Characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest and a bushy tail, which cat is considered one of the oldest natural breeds in North America and holds the record for longest domestic cat?: Maine Coon
Which highly unusual monotreme is one of the few venomous mammals on Earth, delivering venom through sharp spurs located on its hind legs?: Platypus
Native to the forests of India and Sri Lanka, what is the smallest wild cat sepeecies in the world, typically weighing barely more than two pounds?: Rusty-spotted Cat
Endemic to the mountainous, volcanic forests of central Africa, what is the largest living primate sepeecies in the world?: Eastern Gorilla
Which breed of domestic cat is easily recognized by its distinctive folded ears, which bend forward and down towards the front of the head due to a genetic mutation?: Scottish Fold
What epeercentage of a Giant Panda's diet consists of bamboo?: 0.99
Which unique amphibian is famous for its ability to regenerate lost limbs, heart tissue, and even parts of its brain?: Axolotl
How many hearts does an octopus have to help pump blood through its complex circulatory system?: 3
The 'Honey Badger' is known for its fearlessness and resistance to the venom of which animal?: Cobra Snakes
Which mammal is the only one known to have scales covering its body, made of keratin?: Pangolin
The 'Platypus' is one of the few mammals that produces venom; where is this venom delivered from?: Spurs on the hind legs
Which bird holds the record for the longest non-stop migration, flying over 11,000 km from Alaska to New Zealand?: Bar-tailed Godwit
Which African animal has the highest blood pressure of any land animal to ensure blood reaches its brain?: Giraffe
What is the primary reason that a 'Sloth' moves so slowly through the canopy?: It has a very low-calorie diet
Which sea creature is known as the 'Unicorn of the Sea' because of the long spiral tusk protruding from its head?: Narwhal
What color is a Polar Bear's skin beneath its thick coat of translucent white fur?: Black
Which animal is the only known predator of the Great White Shark?: Orca (Killer Whale)