Fauna Flashcards
1
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- Honey badgers are called so because they go after Honey bees. Honey guides and Honey buzzards also have their names for a similar reason. Why is a Bee Hummingbird called so?
A) It eats bees
B) It is almost the size of a bee
C) It lives inside a bee hive
D) It collects pollen and gives it to the bees
A
B
2
Q
- Which of these animals is known for their long memory that helps them remember where to find water and food?
A) Tigers
B) Ants
C) Elephants D) Goldfish
A
C
3
Q
3. If mammals have hair and birds have feathers on their body, what do fishes have? A) Scales B) Nails C) Skin D) Needles
A
A
4
Q
- This kind of bird has a huge bill, and has a unique nesting habit. The male seals the female inside a tree hollow where she and the chick stay until the chick is old enough to fly. Through that time, it is the male who feeds both. They primarily eat fruits but also meat. The species found in India include Malabar grey, Indian grey, Malabar pied, Oriental pied, Great, Rufous-necked, Wreathed, Brown and Narcondam. Which kind of bird is it?
A) Woodpecker B) Barbet
C) Toucan
D) Hornbill
A
D
5
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5. What is the colour of the Grizzly bear’s fur? A) Brown B) Black C) White D) Black and white
A
A
6
Q
- What is the young one of a kangaroo called, kept in a pouch on the belly of a mother kangaroo?
A) Jockey
B) Joey
C) Janet D) Janice
A
B
7
Q
7. This group of birds have been thought of as a source of bad luck and hence have been hunted in many regions. In fact, they are some of the most beautiful birds and most are very useful to us - they eat many rats and ensure our food is kept in check. They have big eyes, can rotate their neck 180 degrees and fly without making any sound. Which group of birds are these? A) Bats B) Nightjars C) Owls D) Frogmouths
A
C
8
Q
- Some kinds of bats suck blood, giving them a bad reputation. They are named after a certain type of mythical evil thing that we commonly see in movies. What are they called?
A) Tomb bat
B) Mouse-tailed bat C) Dracula bat
D) Vampire bat
A
D
9
Q
9. Why does a bird need its tail to fly? A) For balance B) To pick up food C) To keep feathers light D) To add to the body’s weight
A
A
10
Q
- If dragonflies keep their wings open and spread out, and can be quite aggressive and guard a territory. What are their relatives called that are less aggressive, keep their wings folded up and are usually colourful?
A) Dragoniteflies
B) Damselflies C) Davidflies D) Densiflies
A
B
11
Q
- Which of these birds do not build their own nest but instead lay their eggs in the nest of another species, who mistakenly then takes care of it till the eggs hatch?
A) Robin
B) Starling C) Cuckoo D) Hawk
A
C
12
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12. Recently a dinosaur tail was discovered preserved in a yellow transparent stone called amber. What is amber? A) Tree resin B) Frozen dinosaur urine C) A type of coal D) Frozen petroleum
A
A
13
Q
- Which of these is a flying dinosaur?
A) Ichthyosaurus B) Pterosaurus C) Brachiosaurus D) Maisasura
A
B
14
Q
- Dragons do not exist. But they are the closest relatives to large lizards which exist on the Komodo Island, and are called the Komodo dragon. In which country is this island located?
A) Vanuatu
B) Tuvalu
C) Tunisia D) Indonesia
A
D
15
Q
- Mermaids don’t exist either. But sailors would often see these large creatures with human-like faces, flippers on the side and a flat tail. They eat grass and breath air. They are also called sea cows. Which animal is it?
A) Dolphins and Porpoises
B) Manatees and Dugongs C) Manta and Stingrays
D) Killer Whale or Orca
A
B
16
Q
- Many birds travel enormous distances every year, in search of warm weather, food and the right places to raise their babies. What is this phenomenon called?
A) Migration
B) Relocating C) Roaming D) Wandering
A
A
17
Q
- Which of the following is a not a true fish?
A) Lionfish
B) Parrotfish C) Butterflyfish D) Eaglefish
A
D
18
Q
- Which of these is a real bird?
A) Can Opener
B) Bottle Opener C) Potato Masher D) Nut Cracker
A
D
19
Q
- Why do African Elephants have big ears?
A) Large ears help the elephants swim across rivers
B) Large ears help the elephants to listen to faint sounds C) Elephants keep cool by flapping the large ears
D) Both B & C
A
D
20
Q
- What makes up 99% of the daily diet of a Giant Panda?
A) Eucalyptus Leaves B) Bamboo Shoots C) Pine Cones
D) Sweet Potatoes
A
B
21
Q
- In a bird’s body, which organ grinds food?
A) Blizzard B) Gizzard C) Lizard D) Wizard
A
B
22
Q
- What is an Albatross?
A) A sea bird B) A beetle C) A fruit
D) A city
A
A
23
Q
- Which of these birds does NOT build its own nest and lays eggs in another bird’s nest?
A) Crow
B) Koel
C) Robin D) Dove
A
B
24
Q
- What kind of beak would a bird feeding on nectar have?
A) Long and slender beak to reach inside the flower B) Sharp beak to cut the flower
C) Curved beak to tear off the petals
D) Flat beak to squash the flower
A
A
25
Q
- The life cycle of an ant consists of four stages. The first stage is known as the egg stage. Which of the following is the next stage?
A) Caterpillar
B) Larva
C) Adult D) Queen
A
B
26
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26. Not all birds fly. Which of the following does not? A) Penguin B) Ostrich C) Emu D) All of the above
A
D
27
Q
- What are large fruit-eating bats also known as?
A) Flying Rat
B) Flying Squirrel C) Flying Fox
D) Flying Mouse
A
C
28
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28. What is a baby of a kangaroo called? A) Kanglet B) Kid C) Joey D) Kangaroolet
A
C
29
Q
- What is the name of the appendage which a bee pushes into a flower in order to extract nectar?
A) Antenna
B) Thorax
C) Ovipositor D) Proboscis
A
D
30
Q
- How many sides does each cell of a honeycomb have?
A) Eight B) Six C) Nine D) Five
A
B
