Animal Defense Mechanisms and Unique Traits

The Sideshow Quiz Show features host Michael Ronda with contestants Hank Green and Reed. They compete in a quiz covering topics like space, colors, and animal biology. The show includes rounds on centaurs, the average color of the universe, gold nanoparticles, and animal blood colors. The final round focuses on animal defense mechanisms. The winner receives DFTBA merchandise, while the loser gets a consolation prize.

What is the unique feature of the Sideshow Quiz Show mentioned in the introduction?

• It features only animal-related questions.

• It is the only quiz show where the host is the shortest.

• It is hosted by a famous celebrity.

• It is broadcasted live from space.

What mythical creature is used to name a special type of celestial body found between Jupiter and Neptune?

• Griffins

• Centaurs

• Manticor

• Unicorns

What was the average color of the universe found by astronomers in 2002?

• Blue

• Beige

• Pure white

• Red

What color do dry gold nanoparticles appear?

• Purple

• Green

• Bright orange

• Gold

Which of the following is NOT a color of blood found in the animal kingdom?

• Black

• Blue

• Colorless

• Green

Which animal has transparent blood due to the absence of hemoglobin and red blood cells?

• Antarctic ice fish

• Octopus

• Horned lizard

• Green-blooded skink

Which of the following is NOT a real animal defense mechanism?

• Breaking its own bones to form claws

• Launching its feces two meters

• Shooting blood out of its eye

• Spitting out its venomous teeth

What unique defense mechanism does the hairy frog use?

• It launches its feces.

• It breaks its bones to form claws.

• It spits venomous teeth.

• It shoots blood from its eyes.

Why do some caterpillars launch their feces away from them?

• To avoid attracting predators

• To attract mates

• To fertilize the soil

• To mark their territory

What happens when horned lizards are threatened?

• They spit out their teeth.

• They shoot blood from their eyes.

• They change color.

• They play dead.