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What is the maximum recorded length of a saltwater crocodile?
What is the maximum recorded length of a saltwater crocodile?
Which statement about koalas is true?
Which statement about koalas is true?
Which of the following animals is unique to Australia?
Which of the following animals is unique to Australia?
What do pandas primarily eat?
What do pandas primarily eat?
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Which of the following best describes a giant clam's life span?
Which of the following best describes a giant clam's life span?
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What is the primary purpose of a yak's wool?
What is the primary purpose of a yak's wool?
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What distinguishes kangaroos from other large animals?
What distinguishes kangaroos from other large animals?
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What is the average weight of a Bengal tiger?
What is the average weight of a Bengal tiger?
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What is the sacred animal in Hinduism that is commonly seen roaming in India?
What is the sacred animal in Hinduism that is commonly seen roaming in India?
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Which animal is known as the largest land animal in Asia?
Which animal is known as the largest land animal in Asia?
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Which bird is famous for its colorful feathers and courtship dances?
Which bird is famous for its colorful feathers and courtship dances?
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What unique behavior do young Komodo Dragons exhibit?
What unique behavior do young Komodo Dragons exhibit?
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Which animal is considered the fastest on earth and is found only in Iran?
Which animal is considered the fastest on earth and is found only in Iran?
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What is unique about the Iranian horse in terms of its recognition?
What is unique about the Iranian horse in terms of its recognition?
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How has the Sun Bear adapted to its environment?
How has the Sun Bear adapted to its environment?
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What special quality does the Persian ibex have that aids in its survival?
What special quality does the Persian ibex have that aids in its survival?
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Flashcards
Giant Clam
Giant Clam
The largest type of clam in the world, averaging 4 feet in length and living over 100 years.
Kangaroo
Kangaroo
This Australian marsupial is known for its hopping gait and is the only large animal that uses this method of movement.
Koala
Koala
A type of marsupial native to Australia, known for its cuddly appearance and herbivorous diet.
Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile
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Golden Monkey
Golden Monkey
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Panda Bear
Panda Bear
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Yak
Yak
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Bengal Tiger
Bengal Tiger
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What is the national animal of India?
What is the national animal of India?
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What is the largest land animal in Asia?
What is the largest land animal in Asia?
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What bird species is known for its colorful feathers and dancing males?
What bird species is known for its colorful feathers and dancing males?
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What large lizard is native to Indonesia?
What large lizard is native to Indonesia?
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What ape species is known for its tool use and its name meaning 'person of the forest'?
What ape species is known for its tool use and its name meaning 'person of the forest'?
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What is the smallest bear species?
What is the smallest bear species?
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What is the fastest land animal on Earth and where is it found?
What is the fastest land animal on Earth and where is it found?
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What breed of horse is known for its speed, intelligence, and ancient legend?
What breed of horse is known for its speed, intelligence, and ancient legend?
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Study Notes
Australia
- Giant Clam: The largest clam, averaging about four feet, can live over 100 years. Stories of clams eating humans are likely untrue.
- Kangaroo: A unique Australian animal that hops on two legs. Early explorers described their unusual features (head like a deer, hops like a frog but stands upright).
- Koala: Often mistaken for a bear, Koalas are herbivores (eat plants). Baby koalas, called joeys, live in their mother's pouch for several months.
- Saltwater Crocodile: Also known as "salties", they can grow up to 28 feet. They primarily eat smaller animals, birds and fish, but can also eat larger prey like kangaroos.
China
- Golden Monkey: These monkeys live high up in mountains in groups of up to 600 individuals. They defend territory using vocalizations.
- Panda Bear: Fewer than 3,000 pandas left in the world. They eat bamboo almost exclusively and are sometimes referred to as "bear cats."
- Yak: Tibetan animals (male and female are often simply referred as "yak").
India
- Bengal Tiger: Fewer than 200 left in the wild. Average weight of 500 pounds. National animal of India.
- Cow: Sacred in Hinduism; seen throughout India (often roaming freely in cities) and their dung is sometimes used as fuel.
- Elephant: Indian elephants are the largest land animals in Asia and have been trained for work for over 4000 years. Ganesh, an important Indian god, takes the form of an elephant.
- Bird of Paradise: Males have colorful feathers and perform mating dances.
- Komodo Dragon: A type of large lizard. They bask in the sun during the day and dig holes to sleep at night. Young Komodo Dragons live in trees.
- Orangutan: Monkey-like apes that live in the trees. They are found only in Indonesia and use tools. "orangutan" means "person of the forest" in the local language.
- Sun Bear: The smallest bear species, lives in sunny areas and does not hibernate. They have a distinctive yellow spot on their chests.
Iran
- Asiatic Cheetah: The fastest animal on Earth, but exist in low numbers, only found in Iran.
- Iranian Horse: Prized worldwide. Ancient legends describe its creation from winds representing different aspects (strength, speed, intelligence).
- Persian Ibex: Commonly known by the local term "pasang" or "rock-footed". Known for climbing trees for food. There are beliefs that parts of the ibex have medicinal use.
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Explore the fascinating wildlife of Australia and China in this quiz. From the giant clam to the iconic panda bear, learn about the unique characteristics and habitats of these remarkable animals. Test your knowledge about these diverse species and their survival challenges.