Animal Adaptations and Unique Abilities

What unique sense do platypuses possess that allows them to detect electrical charges from objects?

• Electroreception

• Echolocation

• Thermoreception

• Magnetoreception

Which part of an aardvark's body is primarily used for scooping earth while digging?

• Its snout

• Its back feet

• Its front claws

• Its tail

Despite being nicknamed "earth pigs," aardvarks are more closely related to which animal?

• Pigs

• Elephants

• Anteaters

• Badgers

How does an aardvark defend itself against predators like hyenas?

• By running away quickly

• By playing dead

• By using a "slash defense" with its claws

• By spraying a foul odor

What action do baby crocodiles take to signal their mother after hatching?

• They swim to her

• They make loud croaking noises

• They hide in the nest

• They change color

How does a mother crocodile transport her newly hatched babies to a safe location?

• She pushes them with her snout

• She carries them on her back

• She carries them in her throat pouch

• She buries them in the sand

What is a "crèche" for baby crocodiles?

• A type of food they eat

• A game they play

• A calm and quiet nursery pool

• A special type of egg

From what point in their lives are baby crocodiles expert swimmers?

• After a few weeks

• After their first year

• From the moment they are born

• After being taught by their mother

What unique ability does the Draco lizard possess for moving between trees?

• It can jump extremely long distances.

• It uses its tail to swing from branches.

• It has wings that allow it to glide.

• It can quickly climb down and up trees.

What is a notable characteristic of an earthworm's head?

• It has large, compound eyes.

• It has no eyes, ears, or nose.

• It has small antennae for sensing.

• It has a hard, protective shell.