Natural History Museum Discoveries Quiz

What was unique about the discovery of the clearwing moth in South Wales?

• It was found in a museum exhibit.

• It was transported accidentally from Guyana.

• It was found in a botanical garden.

• It was discovered during a scientific expedition.

How many new species of moth were described by the museum's scientists?

• 20

• 5

• 16

• 11

What inspired the name of the new vegetarian piranha species?

• A famous explorer

• A local legend

• A type of plant

• A character from Lord of the Rings

What is the primary diet of the newly discovered piranha species?

• Insectivorous

• Omnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

Why is the Shingu River's biodiversity under threat?

• Invasive species

• The construction of a hydroelectric dam

• Pollution from nearby cities

• Overfishing

What is significant about the new flying reptile discovered on the Isle of Skye?

• It is the largest flying reptile ever found.

• It fills a gap in the fossil record.

• It was found in a desert environment.

• It is the first flying reptile discovered in Asia.

What was the role of CT scanning in the discovery of the new flying reptile?

• To reveal hidden bones within the rock

• To determine its age

• To measure its wingspan

• To identify its diet

What type of environment did the new flying reptile from the Isle of Skye inhabit?

• A mountainous region

• A desert

• A forest

• An estuary-like setting

Where was a new dinosaur species discovered by the museum's scientists?

• In the Sahara Desert

• On the Isle of Wight

• In the Amazon rainforest

• In the Rocky Mountains

What other types of fossils were discovered alongside the new dinosaur species in Zimbabwe?

• Fossilized plants

• Ancient birds

• Lungfish and moss animals

• Marine reptiles