40 Questions
Which of the following monkeys relies on its tail for balance when walking?
Spider Monkey
Which species is found in tropical forests of Central and South America?
Spider Monkey
What is unique about the way Spider Monkeys eat?
They eat a variety of foods including fruits, leaves, and insects
What is a key difference between Manatees and Dugongs?
Their tail shape
What is a major threat to Sea Lions?
Red Tide
In which body of water can you find the largest population of Dugongs?
Northern waters of Australia
What is unique about Sea Lions' habitats?
They live on rocky shorelines, islands, and sandy beaches
What is the conservation status of Spider Monkeys?
Critically Endangered
What is unique about Asiatic lions compared to African lions?
They have a distinctive longitudinal fold of skin along their belly
What is the main habitat of the Blue Finned Mahseer?
Freshwater rivers and lakes
What is the Rusty Spotted Cat mainly found in?
Moist and dry deciduous forests, scrub and grassland
What is the main characteristic of the Irrawaddy Dolphin's behavior?
They exhibit 'spy-hopping' behavior
Where are Asiatic lions mainly found?
Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat, India
What is the Gangetic Dolphin's limitation?
It can only live in freshwater
Where is the Blue Finned Mahseer mainly found?
Mula-Mutha River close to Pune, India
What is the Gangetic Dolphin's notable characteristic?
It is essentially blind
What is the primary source of food for the Ganges River dolphin?
Fish
In which river system can the Indus River dolphin be found?
Indus River
What is unique about the way Ganges River dolphins hunt?
They emit ultrasonic sounds
What is the average time a Ganges River dolphin can hold its breath?
30-120 seconds
What is the conservation status of the Indus River dolphin?
Endangered
What is the primary habitat of the Asian elephant?
Forests
What is unique about the tusks of Asian elephants?
Only males have tusks
What is the Ceylon Frogmouth's behavior at night?
Nocturnal
What is the unique characteristic of the Kashmir stag's social structure?
It is matriarchal.
What was the primary goal of Project Hangul initiated in 1970?
To conserve the cheetal population.
What is the primary difference between the male and female cheetal?
Males have antlers, while females do not.
In which of the following regions is the cheetal NOT found?
China
What is the unique adaptation of the nilgai that allows it to survive in its habitat?
Its ability to survive for long periods without water.
What is the primary food source of the cheetal in the Sunderbans?
Omnivorous diet.
What is the unique relationship between the cheetal and the northern plains grey langur?
They have a mutualistic relationship, where the cheetal benefits from the langur's eyesight and the langur benefits from the cheetal's sense of smell.
What is the conservation status of the nilgai as per the 2012 classification?
Least concern
Which bird species is found in the whole Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia?
Crimson-breasted barbet
What is the habitat of the Indian Hedgehog?
Temperate forests
How many species of hedgehog are found in India?
3
What is the primary source of food for Pangolins?
Ants and termites
What is unique about the scales of Pangolins?
They are made of keratin
What do Pangolins do when threatened?
They roll into a ball
Which of the following Pangolin species is Critically Endangered?
Chinese Pangolin
What is the natural habitat of the Indian Pangolin?
Well-adapted to barren, hilly areas
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