Animals and Their Habitats Trivia Quiz

Answer: False

There has been a long standing "urban legend" that at the University of South Florida in Tampa, scientists were attempting to cross breed a mosquito and a fly and the subjects got loose. This is not the case, however. They are insects that are indigenous to Central America and could have made their way over here as stowaways by ship in 1947.

They were first seen in large numbers in Louisiana and migrated to Florida. They have no known predators, so they thrive when the temperature is suitable and are quite a nuisance to motorists.

Many car washes have a "love bug" removal option that ranges anywhere from $45-$55. They do not bite or sting and seem to "clear out" once June and October roll around. "Love bugs" got their name from the way that they connect with each other as if they are so in love that they cannot let go.

Answer: Anywhere from Mexico to the Amazon Rainforest

The black spider monkey (or Ateles paniscus) is known for being a "five-limbed animal", as it uses its tail as much as its limbs to maneuver from tree to tree. They are found more in wet forests than dry ones.

Answer: Near reefs and rocky ledges

"Weedy seadragons" are a species of seahorse and they seem to like the temperate waters near the coral reefs of New South Wales. They are only 46 centimeters long and are very colorful with colors ranging from bright yellow, purple, and red. This helps camouflage them from predators. They are fish. They are protected under Australian governmental laws.

Answer: Zebra

The area described above is most prevalent in the plains of Africa where zebras roam free. Peacocks are found in in areas such as Thailand and India. Scorpions can be found in many locations, but the majority are from Southwest Asian deserts in arid climates. Komodo dragons are indigenous to Indonesia in tropical areas.

Answer: New Guinea

Tree-kangaroos are marsupials living in the rain forests of New Guinea, certain islands and in the north east of Australia. They resemble the possum to look at and most species have long tails.

Answer: Birds

Skuas are seabirds, which migrate from the Antarctica to the northern hemisphere during the winter months of the Antarctic.

Answer: In the Amazon river and the ocean

"Fresh water eels" is a misnomer of sorts because they can swim in both fresh and salt water, making them catadromous. Eels are commonly mistaken for snakes but they are actually a type of fish. They live in fresh water for about five to ten years and then make a journey to spawn in the Sargasso Sea.

Answer: Central or South America

Vampire bats get their name because they feed on the blood of mammals. They can drink up to two tablespoons of blood per day. They recognize each other through sonar and sounds. They build colonies in the caves of Central and South America and can gather in groups as large as 2,000.

Answer: The Black Rhino

The rhinoceros is one of the most endangered species on Earth. In 1970, Kenya had a population of over 20,000 black rhinos. A count in 1990 showed that less than 2% of that number remained...only 390! The "Aberdares National Park" was created in 1950 to help the animals flourish in their natural habitat.

Answer: True

Through analysis of skulls and fully preserved exhumed bodies, scientists have linked the modern day elephant to the now extinct woolly mammoth. The elephant replaced the mammoth perhaps because it changed over time to adapt to its environment.