Christmas quiz 2024

According to the song, how many birds were sent on the twelfth day of Christmas?

• None

• 12

• 23

• 184

The 'calling bird' in the song is a variation on the term 'colly bird'. What is a 'colly bird'?

• A blackbird

• A goldfinch

• A robin

Which is not an adaptation in polar bears?

• A black nose to keep warm

• Big feet so they don't break through the ice

• Greasy fur to dry quickly after swimming

• Fur which appears white, to camouflage them in the snow

In Puerto Rico, children leave grass under their bed for which Christmas animal?

• Camel

• Donkey

• Llama

What is the top speed of an armadillo?

• 10 mph

• 20 mph

• 30 mph

What type of animal does the Grinch have for a pet?

• A cat

• A dog

• A reindeer

What type of animal is a bandicoot?

• A bird

• A fish

• A mammal

In many Scandinavian countries they build a Christmas animal in the centre of town. What kind of animal do they make?

• Goat

• Reindeer

• Sheep

Which type of falcon is found most commonly around the world?

• Brown falcon

• Common kestrel

• Peregrine falcon

Which Christmas decoration is inspired by spiders?

• Baubles

• Fairy lights

• Tinsel