Spanish Snapshots - Animals Trivia Quiz

Snakes have scaly skin ("piel escamosa") and can move by slithering on the ground. Some snakes have venom ("veneno") that helps them catch food, while others squeeze their prey to eat. They use their forked tongues ("lenguas bifurcadas") to smell the air and find food. Snakes shed their skin ("mudar la piel") several times a year as they grow.

Cats have soft fur ("pelaje") that they clean by licking themselves. Their whiskers ("bigotes") help them sense objects around them, even in the dark. Cats are great hunters and use their claws ("garras") to catch small animals. They have sharp teeth ("dientes") that help them eat meat.

When happy, cats often make a soft purring ("ronroneo") sound. They love to climb and jump, using their strong paws ("patas") to land safely.

Bears are omnivores ("omnívoros") that sometimes enjoy eating honeycomb ("panal de miel") and will raid beehives to get it. Some, like the grizzly, are skilled at catching salmon ("salmón") in rivers. During winter, certain species enter torpor ("torpor"), a deep sleep that helps them survive the cold.

They have strong forelimbs ("extremidades anteriores") that allow them to dig for roots ("raíces") and climb trees when searching for food.

Monkeys are intelligent mammals that live in tropical rainforests ("selvas tropicales") and woodlands ("bosques"). They are primates ("primates"), meaning they are closely related to humans. Many species have a prehensile tail ("cola prensil") that helps them grip branches as they swing through the trees.

They eat a variety of foods, including fruits ("frutas"), insects ("insectos"), and tree sap ("savia de árbol"). Some monkeys, like capuchins, use tools ("herramientas") such as rocks to crack open nuts.

Cows have a special ruminant stomach ("estómago rumiante") with four compartments to help digest tough plants like pasture grass ("pasto"). Cows produce milk ("leche"), which people use to make cheese, butter, and yogurt. They communicate to stay connected with their herd ("rebaño"). Their strong hooves ("pezuñas") help them walk on different types of land.

Lizards live in warm places like deserts ("desiertos"), forests ("bosques"), and rocky areas. Some lizards can drop their tails ("soltar la cola") to escape predators and grow them back later. Many species, like geckos, have sticky toes ("dedos pegajosos") to help them climb.

Others, like chameleons, can change color ("cambiar de color") to blend in with their surroundings. Lizards are cold-blooded ("de sangre fría").

Rabbits have powerful hind legs ("patas traseras") that help them run fast and escape predators. Rabbits are herbivores and eat hay ("heno"), clover ("trébol"), and other plants. They dig burrows ("madrigueras") underground to stay safe and raise their young. In the wild, they live in colonies ("colonias") and communicate through scent markings and thumping.

Eagles are large birds of prey ("aves de presa") that have excellent eyesight ("vista excelente"), allowing them to spot prey from high in the sky. Eagles hunt small mammals ("mamíferos pequeños"), fish, and other birds. They build large nests ("nidos") called eyries on tall trees or cliffs. Eagles use their sharp talons ("garras") to catch food and their strong beaks ("picos") to tear meat.

Sheep are raised for their wool ("lana"), which is sheared and used to make clothing and blankets. They stay in flocks ("rebaños") for safety and use bleating ("balido") to communicate with each other. Farmers often use herding dogs ("perros pastores") to help guide and protect them.

Horses are often raised in stables ("establos") where they usually eat hay ("heno"), oats ("avena"), and pasture grass ("pasto"). Horses have a strong gait that allows them to move at different speeds, including trotting ("trote") and galloping ("galope"). Horses are social animals and communicate through whinnies ("relinchos") and body movements.

Turtles live in freshwater habitats ("hábitats de agua dulce"), oceans, and on land. They have a protective shell ("caparazón") that helps keep them safe from predators. Many turtles eat aquatic plants ("plantas acuáticas") and algae ("algas"), while others include small fish and insects in their diets. Sea turtles travel long distances using ocean currents ("corrientes oceánicas") and return to nesting beaches ("playas de anidación") to lay their eggs.

Dogs are carnivores ("carnívoros") but can also eat kibble ("croquetas" or "pienso") and other foods made for pets. Many dogs are trained for herding ("pastoreo"), search and rescue ("búsqueda y rescate"), and service work ("perros de servicio") to help people.

They have a strong sense of smell ("sentido del olfato"), which makes them excellent at finding objects and even detecting danger. Dogs communicate through barking ("ladridos") and body language.