Animal Facts vs. Opinions

A giant tortoise can live to be over 150 years old.

• Fact

• Opinion

Jennifer saw a zebra at the zoo.

• Fact

• Opinion

A polar bear is the most interesting animal to learn about.

• Fact

• Opinion

Elephants eat grass and leaves.

• Fact

• Opinion

Studies show that cheetahs can out run a lion.

• Fact

• Opinion

Parrots are prettier than flamingos.

• Fact

• Opinion

Koalas sleep for more than 60% of the day

• Fact

• Opinion

Which of the following are facts? Select all that apply.

• Giraffes live in Africa.

• Giraffes are the best animal to learn about.

• On average, giraffes grow to be between 15-20 feet tall.

• Everyone should go see the new giraffe exhibit at the zoo!

• Giraffes are herbivores- they only eat plants.

A blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.

• Fact

• Opinion

Which of the following are opinions? Select all that apply.

• Sharks do not have any bones in their bodies

• Most sharks can swim between 20-40 mph

• Sharks are very dangerous

• Looking for shark teeth is a fun activity to do at the beach

• Studies show that the odds of getting attacked by a shark are 1 in 3,748,067