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Episode “Crocodiles and Alligators”
Which of the following species is known to venture far out to sea?
Saltwater Crocodile
What do crocodiles and alligators use their “egg tooth” for?
Breaking out of their egg
How do female crocodiles know their eggs are ready to hatch?
The babies chirp from inside the egg
What do crocodiles use to propel themselves through the water?
Their tails
What happens to alligators when they get cold?
They lose their appetite
How many species of alligators are left on the planet?
2
What two species of alligator are the only ones left on the planet?
Chinese and American
How many American Alligators are estimated to remain in the wild?
Over a million
What type of environment do American Alligators prefer?
Freshwater marshes
What do you see?
Baby Crocodile – Crocodile – Hippo – Alligator
Episode “Lizards”
What distinctive feature does the Jackson’s Chameleon possess?
3 horns
Which of these is the State reptile of Texas?
Texas Horned Lizard
What do you see?
Jackson’s Chameleon – Komodo Dragon – Spiny-Tailed Iguana – Nile Monitor Lizard
A Gecko’s feet are covered in setae that allow them to do what?
Climb vertical surfaces
Some species of Chameleon have horns on their heads like which prehistoric animal?
Triceratops
Lizards have existed since what geological period?
Jurassic
What type of movement are Collared Lizards famous for, according to the clip?
Bipedal locomotion
Collared Lizards are named for a strip of colour found around which part of their body?
Neck
What do Collared Lizards normally eat?
Insects
Aside from insects, what type of animals do Collared Lizards sometimes prey on?
Small mammals
Episode “Bears”
What is the number one cause of death to bears?
Humans
Because of their fondness for eating bee hives, what is the sloth bear also known as?
Honey Bear
Why do bears stand on their hind legs?
To get a better view or sniff
Although bears have good eyesight, which sense do they seem to rely on most?
Smell
Which of the following is a type of food a black bear eats in the wild?
Berries
What is the name of the bear mentioned in the clip?
Kodiak
What other type of bear is a Kodiak roughly the same size as?
Polar
Where are Kodiak Bears found?
Kodiak Archipelago
What two food items are mentioned in the clip?
Fish and berries
What do you see?
Polar bear – Spectacled bear – Giant panda – Black bear
Episode “Man-Eaters”
What was the name given to the lions that, in 1898, attacked railway builders in Kenya?
The Tsavo Man-eaters
Rumoured to be a man-eater, the Giant Mekong catfish is critically endangered due to ...
Overfishing by humans
What colour were the lion’s eyes?
Yellow
What sort of shark is in the final scene?
Great White shark
What type of lion were the famous man-eating lions in Kenya in 1898?
African lions
What was the name of the famous hunter who killed reputed man-eating tigers and leopards?
Jim Corbett
What group of these animals belong to? “Snake”
Reptile
What group of these animals belong to? “Piranha”
Fish
What group of these animals belong to? “Bear”
Mammal
What do you see?
Jaguar – Bear – Lion – Wolf
Episode “Ferocious Felines”
What is the ocelot also known as?
Painted leopard
The marbled cat is about the size of a ...
Domestic cat
Which Asian cat looks like a miniature leopard?
The leopard cat
Which big cat is also known as the mountain lion?
Cougar
Where can the African golden cat be found?
Africa
What is most recognisable characteristic of the lynx?
Tuft of black hair on ears
Relative to a housecat, how big is an Ocelot?
Twice as large
Ocelot have patterns on their fur similar to what animal?
Leopard
What word is used to describe the Ocelot’s predatory ability?
Versatile
Unlike many other cats, Ocelots don’t mind ... ?
Swimming in water
Episode “Arachnids”
What material do spiders use to create their webs?
Silk
Which species of spider sees in colour?
Jumping spider
Which country are spiders NOT found in?
Antarctica
Most arachnids are ...
Cold blooded
Fear of spiders is called ...
Arachnophobia
What do you see?
Grasshopper – Tarantula – Scorpion – Dust Mite
What type of Bird-eating Spider mentioned is considered one of the largest spiders in the world?
Goliath
Where is the Goliath Bird-eating Spider found?
South America
A Goliath Bird-eating spider is roughly the same size as a ...
Dinner plate
Which of these does a Goliath Bird-eating Spider NOT hunt?
Fish
Episode “Australian Predators”
What do Nail-tailed Wallabies grow at the end of their tails?
A sharp Spike
What does the Black Widow spider look like?
It has a red spot on its back
What is a Goanna?
A monitor Lizard
What kind of animal is the White pointer?
Shark
Facts: I am often 5m long – I am a reptile – I often kill my prey with a “death roll” – I live in saltwater – I am know for sometimes attacking humans
Saltwater Crocodile
Where are Cane Toads from originally?
The Americas
Why were Cane Toads introduced to Australia?
As pest control
Why have Cane Toads become a pest?
They breed very quickly
What creature mentioned in the clip do Cane Toads often poison?
Freshwater Crocodiles
What do you see?
Funnel-web Spider – Wolf spider – Black Widow – Tarantula
Episode “Ancient Predators”
Phorusrhacids, also known as terror birds, were large ...
Carnivorous flightless birds
Which of the following animals was recently suggested to be a carnivore?
Megatherium
What was the Smilodon als known as?
Sabre-toothed tiger
It has recently been suggested that Sabre-toothed cats were ...
Social animals
Big cats with giant canines were known as ...
Sabre-toothed cats
The megalodon was a giant ...
Shark
Where did Dire wolves live?
America
Approximately how long ago did Dire wolves become extinct?
16,000 years
Which other type of wolf is mentioned in the clip?
Gray Wolf
What part of a Dire wolf was much larger than that of a Gray Wolf?
Teeth
Episode “Arctic Predators”
Some marine mammals use a layer of fat to store energy and insulate themselves from the cold: what is it called?
Blubber
Which of these statements it true?
Arctic Wolves hunt lemmings
Which of these animals is the largest land-based carnivore?
Polar Bear
Which of these statements about Polar bears is definitely true?
They swim in a doggy-paddle style
What colour is a Polar bear’s skin?
Black
What colour is the coat of an Arctic Fox during winter?
White
What, according to the clip, do Arctic Foxes like to eat?
Birds and rats
What word is used to describe temperatures in the Arctic?
Frigid
Arctic Foxes’ coats help them keep warm and ...
Camouflage them
What do you see?
Polar bear – Snowy owl – Arctic wolf – Arctic fox
Episode “Cute Predators”
What is another name for Galagos?
Bushbabies
What is a Ferret?
A small carnivorous mammal
The term ‘puppy’ refers to the young of which animals?
Dogs
Letters
Galago – Ferret – Kitten – Puppy
Which of these are Ferrets NOT used to hunt?
Foxes
What do you see?
Harp Seal on its back – Harp Seal underwater – Harp Seal smiling – Harp Seal mother and put
Nagapie ithe Afrikaans word for the South African Galago; what does it mean?
Little Night Monkeys
Generally, Galagos, daily interactions with each other can be described as ...
Non-gregarious
Which of these statements about “ferreting” is untrue?
Ferreting in Britain is illegal under the Hunting Act 2004
Which of these Fox hunting methods was banned in 2004 in Britain?
Hunting with hounds
Episode “Dangerous Dogs”
The fennec is the smallest species of all ...
Foxes
Which dog also eats fruit?
Side Striped Jackal
Which mammal was introduced in Australia in the 19th century?
Red fox
Which species of fox mostly eats insects?
Bat-eared fox
Which of the following is known as the tree fox?
Gray fox
What do you see?
Fennec Fox – Coyote – Domestic Dog - Wolf
What colour of fox is mentioned in the clip?
Red
Red foxes are renowned for being ...
Cunning
According to the clip, where can Red Foxes sometimes be found?
Cities
What is another name for the fox’s tail?
Brush
Episode “Colourful Defences”
Many species of Butterflies have patterns on their wings that look like ...
Eyes
What do you see?
Hover Fly – Mimic Octopus – Common Wasp – Blue Poison Dark Frog
Letters
Mimicry – Predators – Colours – Prey
Hoverflies have the ability to do what?
Hover
Despite its appearance, the Hoverfly is not actually ...
Venomous
Why does the Chameleon change colour?
As camouflage
A Stick Insect’s colouration allows it to camouflage itself as a ...
Stick
Which of these are bright-coloured birds found in Eastern Indonesia and Australia?
Birds of Paradise
The Hoverfly’s colouration is designed to imitate the appearance of which other creature?
Wasp
What is a startle reaction a response to?
An unexpected event
Episode “Scavengers”
What is an animal that feeds on already dead animals called?
Scavenger
Which of these statements is false?
Vultures are the only scavenger bird species
Scavengers are important in nature because they ...
Aid the decomposition of dad animals
Which of the following primarily eat the carcasses of dead animals?
Vultures
Which of the following scavengers is associated with the word “laughing”?
Hyena
What do you see?
Fungi – Raccoon – Carrion Flower – Carrion beetle
Aside from scavenging, what are Hyenas good at?
Hunting
What are Hyena jaws specialised for?
Bone crunching
Where are Hyenas flesh-cutting teeth in their jaws?
At the back
The Hyena’s bone-crunching teeth are what type of teeth?
Premolars
Episode “Speedy Predators”
How fast can a hyena run while chasing prey?
60km/h
Which of these is a cheetah slower than?
A bullet
Which is the fastest predator on land?
Cheetah
About how fast can a Grizzly bear run?
64km/h
What category does the fastest land animal fit into?
Mammal
What can many other Big Cats do that Cheetah’s can’t?
Roar
What do Cheetahs frequently lose to other predators?
Their kills
Why do Cheetahs lose their prey to other predators?
They are relatively small
What do the Cheetah’s semi-retractable claws help them with?
Grip
What do you see?
Grizzly bear – gray wolf – cheetah – male lion
Episode “King of the Jungle”
What is the name for a group of lions?
Pride
How can male and female lions be distinguished from each other?
Manes
Which are the only continents lions be found in the wild?
Asia and Africa
Lions are the only cats to have a tuft on hair on ...
Their tails
Which of these would best described the life of a lion?
Sociable
What is a female lion called?
Lioness
Where do lions normally hunt?
Grasslands
How do lions normally take down their prey?
As a team
The biggest portion of the kill is known as “the lion’s ...”
Share
What do you see?
Tsavo lion – Mountain lion – Asian lion – Lioness
Episode “Endangered Predators”
What animal group is the Siberian tiger part of?
Mammal
What colour is the coat of an Iberian lynx usually?
Tawny with dark spots
Which of these groups does the Snow leopard belong to?
Big cats
Which of these animals is causing the African wild dog to become endangered?
Humans
How many African countries are believed to still have population of wild cheetahs?
Less than 15
Which of the following causes more predators to become endangered than anything else?
Humans
Destruction of what makes predators more likely to become endangered?
Habitats
Illegal hunting is known by what other name, which is also a cooking method?
Poaching
Mentioned in the clip, the list on which endangered species are recorded is known as “The IUCN ... List”
Red
What do you see?
Lion – Narwhal Whale – Cheetah – Leopard
Episode “Leopards vs. Jaguars”
What landscape feature do jaguars normally live near?
Rivers
Like the tiger, the jaguar is good at ...
swimming
What is the main reason leopards and jaguars have been hunted?
Their fur
Which is the odd one out?
Male lion
Leopards and jaguars have rosettes in order to ...
Camouflage
What do you see?
Snow leopard – Jaguar – Lion – Tiger
According to the clip, Leopards are great at ...
Climbing
Where, according to the clip, do leopards store their prey after killing it?
In trees
How many times their own weight in prey can a leopard lift?
Three times their own weight
Why do leopards drag their prey up into trees?
To store it for later
Episode “Night Stalkers”
What is the term used to describe animals that are only active at night?
Nocturnal
What do a wombat’s teeth never stop doing?
Growing
Hedgehogs are covered in spines, similar to what other animals?
Porcupines
When threatened by a predator, what do hedgehogs do?
Curl into a ball
What best describes the method that kangaroos use to move around?
Hopping
Why are many desert animals nocturnal, and only come out at night?
To conserve water
What method does the nocturnal Bengal tiger use to hunt down its prey?
Stealth
The kangaroo rat gets its name from its unusual method of what?
Movement
What do you see?
Kangaroos in long grass – group of curious kangaroos – kangaroo leaping – kangaroo fighting
What best describes the eating habits of kangaroos?
Herbivorous
Episode “Slithering Snakes”
What type of animal is a snake?
Reptile
Which of these is not a method employed by snakes to kill their prey?
Miniguns
Which snake rattles its tail to warn of its presence?
Rattlesnake
Why do snakes flick their tongues?
To smell
What is special about the viper’s fangs?
They are hinged
Where do snakes store their venom?
In their venom glands
Rattlesnakes are a type of ... Viper?
Pit
When do Rattlesnakes gain a new part from their rattle?
When they shed their skin
What type of Rattlesnake can be more dangerous than others?
Young
Why can young Rattlesnakes be more dangerous than adults?
Less control
Episode “Tigers”
Which of these groups do tigers belong to?
Big cats
What are baby tigers called?
Cubs
Why do tigers have stripes?
As camouflage
Order from smallest to biggest!
Domestic cat – jaguar – lion – tiger
Which is the odd one out?
Domestic cat
Facts: I’m a member of the most numerous tiger subspecies – I have blue eyes and pink nose – I have problems with camouflage – I’m a very distinctive colour – I am not a separate subspecies
White Bengal Tiger
What do tiger stripes help them hide in?
Long grass
Which tiger subspecies has thinner stripes than the rest?
Sumatran Tiger
Tiger stripes are ...
On their skin
Where do Sumatran Tigers live?
On a island
Episode “Wolves”
What animal group does the wolf belong to?
Mammal
Which of the following is not a colour of wolf’s hair?
Purple
Based on its diet, the wolf is classified as a ...
Carnivore
From head to tail, around how long can a Gray wolf grow?
2m
Wolves live and hunt in groups called ...
Packs
According to the clip, what environment is the Gray Wolf an expert in?
Snow
How many layers does a Gray Wolf’s coat have?
2
What is the undercoat layer of the Gray Wolf’s coat used for in the winter?
Insulation
What adaption helps Gray Wolves move around on the snow?
Slightly webbed paws
What do you see?
Red Wolf – Gray Wolf – Indian Wolf – Arctic Wolf
Episode “Insect Nation”
How many legs does a true insect have?
6
Which type of insect is wrongly believed to crawl into human ears to lay eggs in their breains?
Earwig
Why is the Mantis is known as “praying”?
It’s unusual prayer-like stance
How did the fire ants get their name?
From the burning sensation of their stings
Antlions are known for hunting which prey?
Ants
What do you see?
Ladybird – Blowfly – Beetle – Centipede
What do ants normally live in?
Ant Hills
What formation do Army Ants take when on the move?
Column
Soldier Army Ants have powerful ...
Jaws
How many Army Ants normally form in a column?
Millions
Episode “Birds of Prey”
What is a bird of prey?
A carnivorous bird that hunts prey with its claws
The Bat falcon is so called because ...
It occasionally feeds on bats
Where is the American kestrel native to?
The Americas
What are birds of prey generally well-known for?
Good eyesight
What is a bird of prey’s main tool for catching prey?
Their talons
What colour are Golden Eagles?
Dark Brown
What type of Golden Eagle prey is mentioned?
Antelopes
How long do Golden Eagles keep their partners for?
They mate for life
According to the narrative, what do Golden Eagles sometimes line their nests with?
Grass
What do you see?
Peregrine falcon – bald eagle – barn owl – Andean condor
Episode “South-American Predators”
Which of these is South America’s largest predator?
Orinoco crocodile
Which of these is a small predator fish found in South America?
The Oscar
Which is the odd one out?
Tiger
In which animal group do I belong? “Leopard/Jaguar”
Mammal
In which animal group do I belong? “Crocodile”
Reptile
What do you see?
Arapaima – Giant otter – Spectacled bear – Giant anteater
What conservation level is the Orinoco Crocodile currently at?
Critically Endangered
Where do Orinoco Crocodiles normally reside?
Rivers
In what two countries can Orinoco Crocodiles be found?
Colombia and Venezuela
What is one thing Orinoco Crocodiles do when water is scarce?
Dig a burrow
Episode “Crocodiles and Alligators”
Which of the following species is known to venture far out to sea?
Saltwater Crocodile
What do crocodiles and alligators use their “egg tooth” for?
Breaking out of their egg
How do female crocodiles know their eggs are ready to hatch?
The babies chirp from inside the egg
What do crocodiles use to propel themselves through the water?
Their tails
What happens to alligators when they get cold?
They lose their appetite
How many species of alligators are left on the planet?
2
What two species of alligator are the only ones left on the planet?
Chinese and American
How many American Alligators are estimated to remain in the wild?
Over a million
What type of environment do American Alligators prefer?
Freshwater marshes
What do you see?
Baby Crocodile – Crocodile – Hippo – Alligator
Episode “Lizards”
What distinctive feature does the Jackson’s Chameleon possess?
3 horns
Which of these is the State reptile of Texas?
Texas Horned Lizard
What do you see?
Jackson’s Chameleon – Komodo Dragon – Spiny-Tailed Iguana – Nile Monitor Lizard
A Gecko’s feet are covered in setae that allow them to do what?
Climb vertical surfaces
Some species of Chameleon have horns on their heads like which prehistoric animal?
Triceratops
Lizards have existed since what geological period?
Jurassic
What type of movement are Collared Lizards famous for, according to the clip?
Bipedal locomotion
Collared Lizards are named for a strip of colour found around which part of their body?
Neck
What do Collared Lizards normally eat?
Insects
Aside from insects, what type of animals do Collared Lizards sometimes prey on?
Small mammals
Episode “Bears”
What is the number one cause of death to bears?
Humans
Because of their fondness for eating bee hives, what is the sloth bear also known as?
Honey Bear
Why do bears stand on their hind legs?
To get a better view or sniff
Although bears have good eyesight, which sense do they seem to rely on most?
Smell
Which of the following is a type of food a black bear eats in the wild?
Berries
What is the name of the bear mentioned in the clip?
Kodiak
What other type of bear is a Kodiak roughly the same size as?
Polar
Where are Kodiak Bears found?
Kodiak Archipelago
What two food items are mentioned in the clip?
Fish and berries
What do you see?
Polar bear – Spectacled bear – Giant panda – Black bear
Episode “Man-Eaters”
What was the name given to the lions that, in 1898, attacked railway builders in Kenya?
The Tsavo Man-eaters
Rumoured to be a man-eater, the Giant Mekong catfish is critically endangered due to ...
Overfishing by humans
What colour were the lion’s eyes?
Yellow
What sort of shark is in the final scene?
Great White shark
What type of lion were the famous man-eating lions in Kenya in 1898?
African lions
What was the name of the famous hunter who killed reputed man-eating tigers and leopards?
Jim Corbett
What group of these animals belong to? “Snake”
Reptile
What group of these animals belong to? “Piranha”
Fish
What group of these animals belong to? “Bear”
Mammal
What do you see?
Jaguar – Bear – Lion – Wolf
Episode “Ferocious Felines”
What is the ocelot also known as?
Painted leopard
The marbled cat is about the size of a ...
Domestic cat
Which Asian cat looks like a miniature leopard?
The leopard cat
Which big cat is also known as the mountain lion?
Cougar
Where can the African golden cat be found?
Africa
What is most recognisable characteristic of the lynx?
Tuft of black hair on ears
Relative to a housecat, how big is an Ocelot?
Twice as large
Ocelot have patterns on their fur similar to what animal?
Leopard
What word is used to describe the Ocelot’s predatory ability?
Versatile
Unlike many other cats, Ocelots don’t mind ... ?
Swimming in water
Episode “Arachnids”
What material do spiders use to create their webs?
Silk
Which species of spider sees in colour?
Jumping spider
Which country are spiders NOT found in?
Antarctica
Most arachnids are ...
Cold blooded
Fear of spiders is called ...
Arachnophobia
What do you see?
Grasshopper – Tarantula – Scorpion – Dust Mite
What type of Bird-eating Spider mentioned is considered one of the largest spiders in the world?
Goliath
Where is the Goliath Bird-eating Spider found?
South America
A Goliath Bird-eating spider is roughly the same size as a ...
Dinner plate
Which of these does a Goliath Bird-eating Spider NOT hunt?
Fish
Episode “Australian Predators”
What do Nail-tailed Wallabies grow at the end of their tails?
A sharp Spike
What does the Black Widow spider look like?
It has a red spot on its back
What is a Goanna?
A monitor Lizard
What kind of animal is the White pointer?
Shark
Facts: I am often 5m long – I am a reptile – I often kill my prey with a “death roll” – I live in saltwater – I am know for sometimes attacking humans
Saltwater Crocodile
Where are Cane Toads from originally?
The Americas
Why were Cane Toads introduced to Australia?
As pest control
Why have Cane Toads become a pest?
They breed very quickly
What creature mentioned in the clip do Cane Toads often poison?
Freshwater Crocodiles
What do you see?
Funnel-web Spider – Wolf spider – Black Widow – Tarantula
Episode “Ancient Predators”
Phorusrhacids, also known as terror birds, were large ...
Carnivorous flightless birds
Which of the following animals was recently suggested to be a carnivore?
Megatherium
What was the Smilodon als known as?
Sabre-toothed tiger
It has recently been suggested that Sabre-toothed cats were ...
Social animals
Big cats with giant canines were known as ...
Sabre-toothed cats
The megalodon was a giant ...
Shark
Where did Dire wolves live?
America
Approximately how long ago did Dire wolves become extinct?
16,000 years
Which other type of wolf is mentioned in the clip?
Gray Wolf
What part of a Dire wolf was much larger than that of a Gray Wolf?
Teeth
Episode “Arctic Predators”
Some marine mammals use a layer of fat to store energy and insulate themselves from the cold: what is it called?
Blubber
Which of these statements it true?
Arctic Wolves hunt lemmings
Which of these animals is the largest land-based carnivore?
Polar Bear
Which of these statements about Polar bears is definitely true?
They swim in a doggy-paddle style
What colour is a Polar bear’s skin?
Black
What colour is the coat of an Arctic Fox during winter?
White
What, according to the clip, do Arctic Foxes like to eat?
Birds and rats
What word is used to describe temperatures in the Arctic?
Frigid
Arctic Foxes’ coats help them keep warm and ...
Camouflage them
What do you see?
Polar bear – Snowy owl – Arctic wolf – Arctic fox
Episode “Cute Predators”
What is another name for Galagos?
Bushbabies
What is a Ferret?
A small carnivorous mammal
The term ‘puppy’ refers to the young of which animals?
Dogs
Letters
Galago – Ferret – Kitten – Puppy
Which of these are Ferrets NOT used to hunt?
Foxes
What do you see?
Harp Seal on its back – Harp Seal underwater – Harp Seal smiling – Harp Seal mother and put
Nagapie ithe Afrikaans word for the South African Galago; what does it mean?
Little Night Monkeys
Generally, Galagos, daily interactions with each other can be described as ...
Non-gregarious
Which of these statements about “ferreting” is untrue?
Ferreting in Britain is illegal under the Hunting Act 2004
Which of these Fox hunting methods was banned in 2004 in Britain?
Hunting with hounds
Episode “Dangerous Dogs”
The fennec is the smallest species of all ...
Foxes
Which dog also eats fruit?
Side Striped Jackal
Which mammal was introduced in Australia in the 19th century?
Red fox
Which species of fox mostly eats insects?
Bat-eared fox
Which of the following is known as the tree fox?
Gray fox
What do you see?
Fennec Fox – Coyote – Domestic Dog - Wolf
What colour of fox is mentioned in the clip?
Red
Red foxes are renowned for being ...
Cunning
According to the clip, where can Red Foxes sometimes be found?
Cities
What is another name for the fox’s tail?
Brush
Episode “Colourful Defences”
Many species of Butterflies have patterns on their wings that look like ...
Eyes
What do you see?
Hover Fly – Mimic Octopus – Common Wasp – Blue Poison Dark Frog
Letters
Mimicry – Predators – Colours – Prey
Hoverflies have the ability to do what?
Hover
Despite its appearance, the Hoverfly is not actually ...
Venomous
Why does the Chameleon change colour?
As camouflage
A Stick Insect’s colouration allows it to camouflage itself as a ...
Stick
Which of these are bright-coloured birds found in Eastern Indonesia and Australia?
Birds of Paradise
The Hoverfly’s colouration is designed to imitate the appearance of which other creature?
Wasp
What is a startle reaction a response to?
An unexpected event
Episode “Scavengers”
What is an animal that feeds on already dead animals called?
Scavenger
Which of these statements is false?
Vultures are the only scavenger bird species
Scavengers are important in nature because they ...
Aid the decomposition of dad animals
Which of the following primarily eat the carcasses of dead animals?
Vultures
Which of the following scavengers is associated with the word “laughing”?
Hyena
What do you see?
Fungi – Raccoon – Carrion Flower – Carrion beetle
Aside from scavenging, what are Hyenas good at?
Hunting
What are Hyena jaws specialised for?
Bone crunching
Where are Hyenas flesh-cutting teeth in their jaws?
At the back
The Hyena’s bone-crunching teeth are what type of teeth?
Premolars
Episode “Speedy Predators”
How fast can a hyena run while chasing prey?
60km/h
Which of these is a cheetah slower than?
A bullet
Which is the fastest predator on land?
Cheetah
About how fast can a Grizzly bear run?
64km/h
What category does the fastest land animal fit into?
Mammal
What can many other Big Cats do that Cheetah’s can’t?
Roar
What do Cheetahs frequently lose to other predators?
Their kills
Why do Cheetahs lose their prey to other predators?
They are relatively small
What do the Cheetah’s semi-retractable claws help them with?
Grip
What do you see?
Grizzly bear – gray wolf – cheetah – male lion
Episode “King of the Jungle”
What is the name for a group of lions?
Pride
How can male and female lions be distinguished from each other?
Manes
Which are the only continents lions be found in the wild?
Asia and Africa
Lions are the only cats to have a tuft on hair on ...
Their tails
Which of these would best described the life of a lion?
Sociable
What is a female lion called?
Lioness
Where do lions normally hunt?
Grasslands
How do lions normally take down their prey?
As a team
The biggest portion of the kill is known as “the lion’s ...”
Share
What do you see?
Tsavo lion – Mountain lion – Asian lion – Lioness
Episode “Endangered Predators”
What animal group is the Siberian tiger part of?
Mammal
What colour is the coat of an Iberian lynx usually?
Tawny with dark spots
Which of these groups does the Snow leopard belong to?
Big cats
Which of these animals is causing the African wild dog to become endangered?
Humans
How many African countries are believed to still have population of wild cheetahs?
Less than 15
Which of the following causes more predators to become endangered than anything else?
Humans
Destruction of what makes predators more likely to become endangered?
Habitats
Illegal hunting is known by what other name, which is also a cooking method?
Poaching
Mentioned in the clip, the list on which endangered species are recorded is known as “The IUCN ... List”
Red
What do you see?
Lion – Narwhal Whale – Cheetah – Leopard
Episode “Leopards vs. Jaguars”
What landscape feature do jaguars normally live near?
Rivers
Like the tiger, the jaguar is good at ...
swimming
What is the main reason leopards and jaguars have been hunted?
Their fur
Which is the odd one out?
Male lion
Leopards and jaguars have rosettes in order to ...
Camouflage
What do you see?
Snow leopard – Jaguar – Lion – Tiger
According to the clip, Leopards are great at ...
Climbing
Where, according to the clip, do leopards store their prey after killing it?
In trees
How many times their own weight in prey can a leopard lift?
Three times their own weight
Why do leopards drag their prey up into trees?
To store it for later
Episode “Night Stalkers”
What is the term used to describe animals that are only active at night?
Nocturnal
What do a wombat’s teeth never stop doing?
Growing
Hedgehogs are covered in spines, similar to what other animals?
Porcupines
When threatened by a predator, what do hedgehogs do?
Curl into a ball
What best describes the method that kangaroos use to move around?
Hopping
Why are many desert animals nocturnal, and only come out at night?
To conserve water
What method does the nocturnal Bengal tiger use to hunt down its prey?
Stealth
The kangaroo rat gets its name from its unusual method of what?
Movement
What do you see?
Kangaroos in long grass – group of curious kangaroos – kangaroo leaping – kangaroo fighting
What best describes the eating habits of kangaroos?
Herbivorous
Episode “Slithering Snakes”
What type of animal is a snake?
Reptile
Which of these is not a method employed by snakes to kill their prey?
Miniguns
Which snake rattles its tail to warn of its presence?
Rattlesnake
Why do snakes flick their tongues?
To smell
What is special about the viper’s fangs?
They are hinged
Where do snakes store their venom?
In their venom glands
Rattlesnakes are a type of ... Viper?
Pit
When do Rattlesnakes gain a new part from their rattle?
When they shed their skin
What type of Rattlesnake can be more dangerous than others?
Young
Why can young Rattlesnakes be more dangerous than adults?
Less control
Episode “Tigers”
Which of these groups do tigers belong to?
Big cats
What are baby tigers called?
Cubs
Why do tigers have stripes?
As camouflage
Order from smallest to biggest!
Domestic cat – jaguar – lion – tiger
Which is the odd one out?
Domestic cat
Facts: I’m a member of the most numerous tiger subspecies – I have blue eyes and pink nose – I have problems with camouflage – I’m a very distinctive colour – I am not a separate subspecies
White Bengal Tiger
What do tiger stripes help them hide in?
Long grass
Which tiger subspecies has thinner stripes than the rest?
Sumatran Tiger
Tiger stripes are ...
On their skin
Where do Sumatran Tigers live?
On a island
Episode “Wolves”
What animal group does the wolf belong to?
Mammal
Which of the following is not a colour of wolf’s hair?
Purple
Based on its diet, the wolf is classified as a ...
Carnivore
From head to tail, around how long can a Gray wolf grow?
2m
Wolves live and hunt in groups called ...
Packs
According to the clip, what environment is the Gray Wolf an expert in?
Snow
How many layers does a Gray Wolf’s coat have?
2
What is the undercoat layer of the Gray Wolf’s coat used for in the winter?
Insulation
What adaption helps Gray Wolves move around on the snow?
Slightly webbed paws
What do you see?
Red Wolf – Gray Wolf – Indian Wolf – Arctic Wolf
Episode “Insect Nation”
How many legs does a true insect have?
6
Which type of insect is wrongly believed to crawl into human ears to lay eggs in their breains?
Earwig
Why is the Mantis is known as “praying”?
It’s unusual prayer-like stance
How did the fire ants get their name?
From the burning sensation of their stings
Antlions are known for hunting which prey?
Ants
What do you see?
Ladybird – Blowfly – Beetle – Centipede
What do ants normally live in?
Ant Hills
What formation do Army Ants take when on the move?
Column
Soldier Army Ants have powerful ...
Jaws
How many Army Ants normally form in a column?
Millions
Episode “Birds of Prey”
What is a bird of prey?
A carnivorous bird that hunts prey with its claws
The Bat falcon is so called because ...
It occasionally feeds on bats
Where is the American kestrel native to?
The Americas
What are birds of prey generally well-known for?
Good eyesight
What is a bird of prey’s main tool for catching prey?
Their talons
What colour are Golden Eagles?
Dark Brown
What type of Golden Eagle prey is mentioned?
Antelopes
How long do Golden Eagles keep their partners for?
They mate for life
According to the narrative, what do Golden Eagles sometimes line their nests with?
Grass
What do you see?
Peregrine falcon – bald eagle – barn owl – Andean condor
Episode “South-American Predators”
Which of these is South America’s largest predator?
Orinoco crocodile
Which of these is a small predator fish found in South America?
The Oscar
Which is the odd one out?
Tiger
In which animal group do I belong? “Leopard/Jaguar”
Mammal
In which animal group do I belong? “Crocodile”
Reptile
What do you see?
Arapaima – Giant otter – Spectacled bear – Giant anteater
What conservation level is the Orinoco Crocodile currently at?
Critically Endangered
Where do Orinoco Crocodiles normally reside?
Rivers
In what two countries can Orinoco Crocodiles be found?
Colombia and Venezuela
What is one thing Orinoco Crocodiles do when water is scarce?
Dig a burrow
