"O" Critters Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ostrich

The ostrich is the largest living bird species. They live in open arid and semi-arid habitats such as savannas, both north and south of the equatorial forest zone. They cannot fly but do run very quickly. They get most of their water from the grass they eat.

Answer: Brazil

This leopard-like feline is actually one of the smallest types of wildcat. It is found in several areas of all the South American continent. They were hunted in the past for their lovely spotted fur. They feed on any small animal.

Answer: In the water

The olm is a blind amphibian found exclusively in the underwater caves of southern European lakes and rivers. It lives in underwater caves in complete darkness. Small invertebrates are the main food for the olm, including worms, larvae and snails.

Answer: 8

An octopus usually has eight arms. In the center of the body is a beak with which they eat. It has a siphon that is used both for respiration and for locomotion, which is used for expelling jets of water.

Answer: Couch

Otters have long, slim bodies and relatively short limbs. They live in a den which is called a couch or holt. Their babies are called pups and their feces are called spraints. They are very playful.

Answer: Republic of the Congo

Okapis are found in the forests of The Republic of the Congo. They are shy and active during the day. They are solitary herbivores and are related to the giraffe and are thus also known as a zebra giraffe.

Answer: True

Owls are solitary and nocturnal birds of prey. They have excellent eyesight. They hunt small mammals, fish, and birds. They are found all over the world except for polar regions and a few islands.

Answer: Trees

Orangutans are currently only found in the wild in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra where they live in the trees. Fruits, eggs, and insects make up the bulk of their diet. They build nests specialized for both day or night use.

Answer: Marsupial

The opossum is the only marsupial found in North America. It usually lives for only one or two years. They are about the size of a house cat.

Answer: Grass

The oryx is large grazing antelope that loves grass. They live on the Arabian peninsula and Africa. All Oryx species prefer near-desert conditions and can survive without water for days.