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Beating the Heat! Trivia Quiz

How do animals beat the heat? Well, the dog pants; the elephant flaps its ears; and the hippopotamus stays in the water. Can you match the following ten descriptions on how animals stay cool in hot weather to the correct animals? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,420

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. I am a marsupial that can be found only in Australia and New Guinea. I lick my forearms and paws to cool down in hot weather. What animal am I? Hint

Opossum

Kangaroo

Tasmanian devil

Koala

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Question 2 of 10

2. I am a small nocturnal fox that lives in the Sahara desert. I am noted for my large pointed ears, which aid in dissipating heat during hot weather. What animal am I? Hint

Red fox

Fennec fox

Arctic fox

Silver fox

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Question 3 of 10

3. I am a species of bird that is synonymous with childbirth. I defecate on my legs to keep myself cool through the process of evaporative cooling. What animal am I? Hint

Canary

Parrot

Stork

Penguin

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am a large mammal and humans use me for riding. My body is covered with sweat glands and I sweat profusely during hot weather to cool myself down. What animal am I? Hint

Horse

Panda

Giraffe

Pig

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Question 5 of 10

5. I am a large herbivore that can only be found in America and Europe. During summer, I shed my thick winter fur and some birds use my fur to build their nests. What animal am I? Hint

Bison

Rhinoceros

Zebra

Warthog

6. I am a species of bird that is most noted for my big and colorful beak. Charles Darwin suggested that I use my beak to attract mates, but in reality, I use my beak to keep myself cool. What animal am I? Hint

Woodpecker

Hornbill

Toucan

Flamingo

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Question 7 of 10

7. I am a small burrowing mammal that is known for my dense fur and toughened skin. I live underground to escape the intense heat of the desert. What animal am I? Hint

Meerkat

Golden mole

Opossum

Raccoon

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Question 8 of 10

8. I am a small rodent that is known for my beautiful bushy tail, which I use as a sunshade. What animal am I? Hint

Porcupine

Squirrel

Beaver

Vole

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Question 9 of 10

9. I am a crawling mollusk that is associated with the habit of estivation (summer sleep). During hot weather, I would estivate by climbing up tall plants or man-made structures. What animal am I? Hint

Mussel

Slug

Snail

Oyster

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Question 10 of 10

10. I am known as the ship of desert and I have long legs to keep the heat from the sand away from my body. I also have thick coat that insulates my body from the intense heat in the desert. What animal am I? Hint

Rattlesnake

Roadrunner

Camel

Gila monster

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I am a marsupial that can be found only in Australia and New Guinea. I lick my forearms and paws to cool down in hot weather. What animal am I?

Answer: Kangaroo

The evaporation of saliva from the kangaroo's fur and paws would carry the heat away. The kangaroo is one of the national symbols of Australia. The coat of arms of Australia features a kangaroo and an emu.

2. I am a small nocturnal fox that lives in the Sahara desert. I am noted for my large pointed ears, which aid in dissipating heat during hot weather. What animal am I?

Answer: Fennec fox

The Fennec fox, also known as the desert fox, has a pair of distinctive large ears that give the animal great hearing ability. A typical Fennec fox is fawn in color. This species of fox is also the national animal of Algeria.

3. I am a species of bird that is synonymous with childbirth. I defecate on my legs to keep myself cool through the process of evaporative cooling. What animal am I?

Answer: Stork

The scientific term used for the habit of some birds defecating on their legs to cool themselves down is urohidrosis. This word was coined by Kahl in 1963. In Greek, "ouron" means urine while "hidros" means sweat. In addition, some species of vultures, such as the turkey vulture, also exhibit this behavior.

4. I am a large mammal and humans use me for riding. My body is covered with sweat glands and I sweat profusely during hot weather to cool myself down. What animal am I?

Answer: Horse

Horses are also used in various sports. Miniature horses are bred and trained as service animals for the blind.

5. I am a large herbivore that can only be found in America and Europe. During summer, I shed my thick winter fur and some birds use my fur to build their nests. What animal am I?

Answer: Bison

The two species of bison are the American bison and the European bison (wisent). Bison are good swimmers.

Answer: Toucan

In 2009, a group of researchers from Brazil, led by Dr Denis Andrade, reported that toucans use their large beaks to keep themselves cool. The findings were published in the renowned journal "Science".

7. I am a small burrowing mammal that is known for my dense fur and toughened skin. I live underground to escape the intense heat of the desert. What animal am I?

Answer: Golden mole

The golden moles' eyes are covered with furs so they rely heavily on their sense of touch to hunt for food. Some species of golden mole live in the desert, while some others live in forests.

8. I am a small rodent that is known for my beautiful bushy tail, which I use as a sunshade. What animal am I?

Answer: Squirrel

The squirrels' tails also aids in balancing. Squirrels also communicate with each other by wagging their tails.

Answer: Snail

The word "estivation" is of Latin origin. In Latin, "aestas" means summer. By estivating, snails reduce their metabolic rate as well as water loss from their bodies.

Answer: Camel

An average adult camel is about two meters tall. Camels store fatty tissue in their humps.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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