"F" Critters Trivia Quiz

Answer: Flounder

The flounder is a flatfish that makes its home on the ocean floor. When born they have an eye on each side of their head. One of the eyes migrates to the other side of its head leaving two eyes on the same side. The flounder is a delicious food fish.

Answer: Bird of prey

The falcon is a bird of prey that is sometimes used in the sport known as falconry. They are among the fastest of birds on the planet. They generally eat hares, lizards and rodents. They will also hunt birds in flight and will often take away their catches.

Answer: French bulldog

These little dogs are known as French bulldogs. They come in many colors. They need daily walks and usually require close human contact. They are friendly and very affectionate.

Answer: From beta-carotene obtained from their food.

Flamingos are tall birds that are usually pink in color. They are this color because of the beta-carotene found in their food. They are sometimes fed food coloring when they are kept in zoos to keep their color bright. They live in flocks that can number in the hundreds.

Answer: To help them keep cool

The large ears of the fennec fox help it to stay cool in it desert environment of North Africa. This little fox eats both plants and small animals. Family groups are their main way of life in captivity. There is not a lot known about these animals in the wild.

Answer: True

These west African antelopes have been known to kill lions but usually run in the face of danger. They are more active during dusk and dawn hours to escape to the hot African sun. They feast on local grasses.

Answer: European polecat

The ferret, or European polecat, has been domesticated for thousands of years and were once used to catch rabbits. They are active around dawn and dusk, like to burrow, and the male is larger than the female. They are kept as pets on many continents.

Answer: False

This bird is a fulmar not a finch. Fulmar catch small fish, shrimp and other crustaceans. They lay their eggs on rocky outcroppings not in nests. They are a long-lived bird that has a lifespan of up to 40 years. They are gray and white in color.

Answer: Fossa

This carnivorous mammal is a fossa. It is found all over inland Madagascar where it is the largest carnivore. It eats mainly lemurs, but will eat other animals when they are available. They are active during both day and night. They have usually four babies once a year.

Answer: Frog

The frog is a meat-eating amphibian that lives in most regions other than the polar regions. They are all tadpoles when they are young and grow into frogs. They come in many colors and some have venomous secretions.