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What Did Ralph See? Trivia Quiz


Ralph the llama has just come back from his world travels and has many stories to tell us. Can you help Ralph identify some of the dangerous creatures he encountered from the brief descriptions he will give?

A multiple-choice quiz by doublemm. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
doublemm
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
315,150
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ralph's first visit was to India. He tells you that whilst treading through scraps of half-eaten fruit and trails of sticky honey, he saw an animal he had never seen before. He tells you that the creature had four inch claws, a dark, shaggy coat, a long snout, and loose lips. Which animal is Ralph describing? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After dodging the first unknown beast, Ralph the llama continued on his journey in India. He tells you that although he did not see this next dangerous animal at first, he certainly heard it. He tells you that he followed a strange buzzing sound to find a small, but very aggressive, snake. What type of snake had Ralph found? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A bit tired of the scary animals in India, Ralph the llama decided to visit Australia. There are no dangerous animals there, right? Ralph tells you a tale of an almost supernatural sight. After he describes the large ears, thin wings and pale grey fur, you tell Ralph that he actually saw a...what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Ralph the llama begins to get a bit annoyed as he tells you about the time his last jam sandwich was unexpectedly stolen by this next critter. He describes its forked tongue, scaly body, and long muscular tail. He also noted how it was able to scamper up a tree after this outrageous theft. Which Australian creature is Ralph describing? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Ralph the llama now tells you about the time he potentially dodged death from another fearful creature in Australia. This animal was much smaller than any he had encountered before. He describes how he noticed the red stripe down its abdomen before hastily brushing it away. A local told him that he had almost been bitten by a "redback". By what other name is this creepy crawly known? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Ralph the llama then flew across the Indian Ocean to begin his tour of Africa. He tells you that, instantly after his arrival, he saw a bulky creature poke its head out of the Nile River. As he got closer, the monster mammal opened its enormous jaws to show its huge teeth. What is Ralph describing? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ralph the llama isn't too keen on birds, but this one seems rather tame for now. Its handler told Ralph that it is the national bird of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It had a bright white head and a brown body and wings. Its razor sharp talons and beak make this bird a danger to anyone it sees as a threat! Which bird of prey was Ralph observing? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Ralph the llama then tells you that he saw a group of animals in Africa which reminded him of some animals back home in Kent, UK. He describes their big round ears, camouflaged fur and how he noticed their incredible stamina during hunting. Which type of animal did Ralph see on this occasion? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ralph the llama now heads to the coast of Malaysia. As quickly as Ralph jumps in these warm waters, he jumps straight back out. When asked why, he tells you that he saw a long, thin fish, with sharp teeth and a noticeable under bite. The diving instructor told Ralph this fish was probably attracted to his "bling". Which animal did Ralph see? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After dodging great bears and poisonous snakes, Ralph the llama is stung by something dangerous in the waters off the coast of Malaysia. Ralph tells you that this dangerous fish was covered in stunning stripes. It uses its venom for defence only, and is smaller in size than most house cats. Which animal has just ended Ralph's journey? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ralph's first visit was to India. He tells you that whilst treading through scraps of half-eaten fruit and trails of sticky honey, he saw an animal he had never seen before. He tells you that the creature had four inch claws, a dark, shaggy coat, a long snout, and loose lips. Which animal is Ralph describing?

Answer: The sloth bear

Sloth bears can be seen as similar in appearance to black bears, particularly the Asiatic black bear. However, the sloth bear is smaller than the black bear. Also, the sloth bear has large, hairy ears in place of the black bear's small pointed ears.

All of the features of the Indian sloth bear (as well as the Sri Lankan sub-species) show that it is by no means a people-eater (or a llama eater for that matter). The long, curved claws are used for digging into termite mounds, and its long snout is used to seek out the insects inside. The bears also love fruit and honey, so much so that it has been nicknamed the honey bear (a name also given to the sun bear).

Nevertheless, it is not the diet which makes this creature dangerous, but its aggression. Many have observed the sloth bear's volatile and aggressive temperament. The bear's aggression can be explained by the fact that they have very poor eyesight and tend to lash out if in an unfamiliar situation. Brutal fights have broken out between sloth bears over the tiniest bits of fruit.

So, with arms able to easily lift its bulk whilst climbing trees and an infamously bad temper, it is not recommended to make a sloth bear your sparring partner!
2. After dodging the first unknown beast, Ralph the llama continued on his journey in India. He tells you that although he did not see this next dangerous animal at first, he certainly heard it. He tells you that he followed a strange buzzing sound to find a small, but very aggressive, snake. What type of snake had Ralph found?

Answer: A saw-scaled viper

The saw-like sounds made by the saw-scaled viper are made by the rubbing together of its scales.

Ralph is right to think that the saw-scaled viper is a dangerous animal. It is small in size, well camouflaged and is found in areas with much human activity. The saw-scaled viper has been reported to kill more human beings per year than any other snake. Together, the saw-scaled viper, the king cobra, the common krait and the Russell's viper (all snakes found in India), cause more human deaths per year than all other snakes combined!

Whereas members of the genus Echis found in Africa lay eggs, those found in India (e.g. the saw-scaled viper) give birth to live young, and so are described as being viviparous.
3. A bit tired of the scary animals in India, Ralph the llama decided to visit Australia. There are no dangerous animals there, right? Ralph tells you a tale of an almost supernatural sight. After he describes the large ears, thin wings and pale grey fur, you tell Ralph that he actually saw a...what?

Answer: A ghost bat

The ghost bat is also known as the false vampire bat.

The ghost bat is noted for its extremely sharp teeth and is a formidable hunter. As well as insects it can kill and eat frogs, lizards, birds and even other bats. With one ghost bat being such a great hunter, a whole colony is not something you would want to disturb.
4. Ralph the llama begins to get a bit annoyed as he tells you about the time his last jam sandwich was unexpectedly stolen by this next critter. He describes its forked tongue, scaly body, and long muscular tail. He also noted how it was able to scamper up a tree after this outrageous theft. Which Australian creature is Ralph describing?

Answer: A lace monitor

Lace monitors have become a nuisance in many parts of Australia, taking food from picnics and rummaging through bins in order to find an easy meal. Although Ralph's jam sandwich was no doubt enjoyed by the lace monitor, the lizard's usual diet consists of small mammals, insects, birds, lizards, and bird eggs.

The lace monitor possesses a forked tongue. This allows the lizard to taste the air around it, giving it a clearer idea of its surroundings. Monitors are the only lizards which possess forked tongues.

The qualities of the lace monitor make it extremely dangerous to many animals. Its long, sharp claws permit it to break open termite mounds, allowing it to feed on the termites inside. Also, its jaws are strong enough to crack the hard shells of bird's eggs. Finally, the bacteria and venom contained in the saliva of the lace monitor can cause swelling, infection, shooting pain, and a disruption of blood clotting. Better let it have the sandwich Ralph!
5. Ralph the llama now tells you about the time he potentially dodged death from another fearful creature in Australia. This animal was much smaller than any he had encountered before. He describes how he noticed the red stripe down its abdomen before hastily brushing it away. A local told him that he had almost been bitten by a "redback". By what other name is this creepy crawly known?

Answer: A black widow spider

The black widow spider (known as the redback in Australia or the katipo in New Zealand) is one of the most feared spiders in the world. This reputation seems justified when considering the severity of its neurotoxic venom and the pain it causes. The behaviour of the black widow can also help to explain its negative reputation - female black widows being amongst the few animals to display sexual cannibalism, often eating the males which are far smaller in size.

Black widows are also very efficient in catching food. Their webs are cleverly designed and often feature single threads connecting the web to the ground. These threads are under high tension and so can fire insects (e.g. ants) into the air if they are unfortunate to cross the widow's web. The struggle of the trapped insect alerts the spider, which then bites the insect, paralysing it.
6. Ralph the llama then flew across the Indian Ocean to begin his tour of Africa. He tells you that, instantly after his arrival, he saw a bulky creature poke its head out of the Nile River. As he got closer, the monster mammal opened its enormous jaws to show its huge teeth. What is Ralph describing?

Answer: A hippopotamus

The hippo is one of the largest mammals on Earth in terms of weight. Whilst being far smaller than the giraffe (also of the order Artiodactyla), the hippopotamus is heavier.

Its name translates roughly from the Greek as "river horse", due to its semi-aquatic nature. However, the hippo is actually more closely related to a whale than it is a horse!

The skin of a hippo is incredible. An oily substance which it secretes acts as a sun-cream of sorts (most recognise the hippopotamus as the only animal which shows this characteristic). The skin is also extremely resistant to damage due to its thickness - a hippo's skin can weigh around 1 tonne! The special characteristics that the skin of a hippo shows helps protect it from both the baking sun and the brutal fights hippopotamuses get into with one another.

Despite being herbivorous, the hippo is said to kill more human beings per year than any other African animal. It is therefore recommended that neither man nor llama gets too close to a territorial hippo. Nice dodge there Ralph!
7. Ralph the llama isn't too keen on birds, but this one seems rather tame for now. Its handler told Ralph that it is the national bird of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It had a bright white head and a brown body and wings. Its razor sharp talons and beak make this bird a danger to anyone it sees as a threat! Which bird of prey was Ralph observing?

Answer: The African fish eagle

It is an incredible hunter, eating mostly fish. However, the African fish eagle will, on occasion, eat reptiles and even other large birds.

Over time, the African fish eagle has become perfectly adapted to hunting and catching fish. So much so, it has been reported that it only has to hunt for around 10 minutes a day. Upon spotting a fish near the surface of the water, the fish eagle will swoop down at terrific speed, gliding over the surface so as to stay out of the fish's field of vision, before snatching the fish with its vice-like talons.

As well as being the national bird of Zambia and Zimbabwe, the African fish eagle appears on the Namibian coat of arms.
8. Ralph the llama then tells you that he saw a group of animals in Africa which reminded him of some animals back home in Kent, UK. He describes their big round ears, camouflaged fur and how he noticed their incredible stamina during hunting. Which type of animal did Ralph see on this occasion?

Answer: The African hunting dog

The African hunting dog is not the largest predator in the African savannah. However, it is an incredibly effective hunter, being successful in 80% of hunts. Although the dog possesses the usual sharp teeth, the thing that sets it apart from other African predators is its stamina. They have been known to chase prey for up to 4 hours! Whereas a cheetah would pounce on its prey, the African hunting dog would wait for it to become exhausted. Furthermore, the jaws of the dog are incredibly powerful relative to its size - one of the most powerful in the animal kingdom. All of these qualities make the African hunting dog an animal you do not want to get on the wrong side of.

The social structure of the African hunting dogs is rather unusual. In each pack the males will outnumber the females by a factor of around 2:1. This is because female offspring typically leave the pack whereas males stay. The dogs hunt in packs, leaving some adults (usually males) to guard the young. Those who do hunt will often regurgitate meat for those who stayed behind.
9. Ralph the llama now heads to the coast of Malaysia. As quickly as Ralph jumps in these warm waters, he jumps straight back out. When asked why, he tells you that he saw a long, thin fish, with sharp teeth and a noticeable under bite. The diving instructor told Ralph this fish was probably attracted to his "bling". Which animal did Ralph see?

Answer: A barracuda

Again, this seems a wise decision by Ralph. Barracudas rarely bite humans (or llamas), and when this does happen, it is often a case of mistaken identity. Nevertheless, the sharp, needle-like teeth possessed by the barracuda can do serious damage to just about any animal it attacks. The "bling" carried by Ralph, such as the parting gifts given to him by his fellow llamas, may have been taken to be a fish by the barracuda, due to the shine from the metal.

As well as the sharp teeth and strong jaws of this fish, it is extremely fast. The barracuda makes up for its lack of maneuverability by using this speed to swim at shoals of fish like a javelin. The shape of the barracuda's body is what allows it to accelerate to such speeds, as it is very streamlined, reducing drag.
10. After dodging great bears and poisonous snakes, Ralph the llama is stung by something dangerous in the waters off the coast of Malaysia. Ralph tells you that this dangerous fish was covered in stunning stripes. It uses its venom for defence only, and is smaller in size than most house cats. Which animal has just ended Ralph's journey?

Answer: The red lionfish

The sting of a lionfish is said to be one of the worst pains which can be felt in the animal kingdom. Although this is rarely fatal to large mammals, Ralph needed to be taken to hospital, as he could not breathe. The venom of this particular fish is also said to cause dizziness and vomiting.

Although they do not use their venom to catch prey, lionfish are still very effective hunters. The lionfish stalks small marine animals (e.g. shrimp) and will launch at an incredible speed when close enough, swallowing the animal whole.
Source: Author doublemm

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