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Quiz about Black Beasts
Quiz about Black Beasts

Black Beasts Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about these animals, all distinguished by their colour - or lack thereof?

A multiple-choice quiz by SBH. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
SBH
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
361,132
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
554
Last 3 plays: Guest 84 (9/10), Guest 2 (3/10), krajack99 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Let's hope you never have a run-in with a black mamba, whose bite injects enough neurotoxins to kill an adult human faster than the venom of any other snake. What's its other claim to fame? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The black panther is the melanistic form of which of the following big cats? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The black rat snake is the largest snake in Canada. Which of the following unnerving habits does it demonstrate frequently? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where was the black Labrador dog first bred? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the main food of the black-tufted marmoset (Callithrix penicillata), which typically resides in Brazilian rainforest trees? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The common black ant (Lasius niger) has a special relationship with the insect known as the aphid. Which of the following best describes this connection? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The tiny, biting black fly is a torment to people who work and play outdoors in many parts of the world. What serious illness do they spread? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following marks is characteristic of the black widow spider? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which fact is true of the American black bear? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the unusual talent that the black-capped chickadee uses to survive in its cool-climate habitat? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Let's hope you never have a run-in with a black mamba, whose bite injects enough neurotoxins to kill an adult human faster than the venom of any other snake. What's its other claim to fame?

Answer: Fastest snake in the world

The black mamba, whose bite can kill within half an hour, is named for the colour of the inside of its mouth. It is the longest venomous snake in Africa, where it kills numerous people every year even though an antidote to its venom has been developed.

This is partly due to an undersupply of antivenom in many areas, and partly because the bite kills so quickly that many people who are bitten simply cannot receive medical attention fast enough.
2. The black panther is the melanistic form of which of the following big cats?

Answer: Leopard

Melanism is essentially the opposite of albinism; it's a dominance of dark pigment. If you can get close enough to a panther, you can see faint spots in the fur of the melanistic leopard. (Jaguars can also be all-black.)
3. The black rat snake is the largest snake in Canada. Which of the following unnerving habits does it demonstrate frequently?

Answer: Dangling from tree branches

This snake, Pantherophis obsoletus, is also known as the western rat snake. It's an adept tree climber. The adults are very attractive: black on top and white on the bottom, with a smooth, glossy look to the scales. Black rat snakes are not venomous.
4. Where was the black Labrador dog first bred?

Answer: Canada

Labs come from the east-coast island province of Newfoundland. They are very comfortable around water, and are often listed among the most popular breeds of dogs, since they are friendly and dependable in temper. Labs can range in colour from black through to brown and yellow.
5. What is the main food of the black-tufted marmoset (Callithrix penicillata), which typically resides in Brazilian rainforest trees?

Answer: Tree sap

Black-tufted marmosets will also eat fruit and insects, and - if they run short of their normal food - small animals and eggs. However, snakes are generally more likely to eat the marmosets than the other way around!
6. The common black ant (Lasius niger) has a special relationship with the insect known as the aphid. Which of the following best describes this connection?

Answer: Ants "milk" aphids for food.

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that suck the sap out of plant stems. The ants actually herd and protect the aphids, and will bring them inside the ant nest from time to time. In return, they harvest "honeydew" by stroking the aphids with their antennae until they release this sweet, nutritious secretion.
7. The tiny, biting black fly is a torment to people who work and play outdoors in many parts of the world. What serious illness do they spread?

Answer: River blindness

Female black flies like to feed on humans and other warm-blooded animals; the males are generally content to eat nectar. In Africa, the females are responsible for spreading the parasite that causes onchocerciasis, or "river blindness", which can cause itching, skin changes and eye damage.
8. Which of the following marks is characteristic of the black widow spider?

Answer: Red hourglass

It is important to note that not all black widow spiders have this marking; some have red spots or blotches, or no marks at all. In males, when the hourglass is present, it may be grey or white. The female of this species is about three times deadlier than the male, so if you do see a red hourglass, keep your distance!
9. Which fact is true of the American black bear?

Answer: It is the smallest North American bear.

American black bears are more closely related to Asian black bears than to polar bears or brown bears. With the brown bear, it is considered to be at relatively little risk of extinction. Black bears are omnivores; they are especially fond of hazelnuts, acorns and pine nuts.
10. What is the unusual talent that the black-capped chickadee uses to survive in its cool-climate habitat?

Answer: Capable of lowering its body temperature

The cheerful and friendly little chickadee, which does indeed wear a black cap, inhabits temperate woodlands across North America. It is often seen at backyard bird feeders feasting on high-calorie snacks like suet and peanuts. On cold nights it can lower its own body temperature to save energy.
Source: Author SBH

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