34719 Intermediate Trivia Questions
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Which oceanic zone, from 1,000 to 4,000 meters deep, is home to bioluminescent creatures?
Answer
Bathypelagic zone
Which high-altitude biome is the primary habitat of the snow leopard?
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Alpine tundra
What type of forest is found in the Pacific Northwest and is home to the northern spotted owl?
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Temperate rainforest
Which lake in Tanzania is a major breeding site for lesser flamingos?
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Lake Natron
Which turtle lures prey with a worm-like appendage on its tongue?
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Alligator snapping turtle
Which deer species raises its white tail as an alarm signal to warn others?
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White-tailed deer
Which penguin species forms large huddles to conserve heat during Antarctic winters?
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Emperor penguin
Which dolphin species uses unique 'signature whistles' to identify individuals?
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Bottlenose dolphin
Which whale species has the longest annual migration?
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gray whale
What is the term for the area an animal defends against others?
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territory
Which lizard can run on water to escape predators?
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basilisk lizard
What is the process by which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly called?
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metamorphosis
Which dolphin population uses sponges as tools to protect their snouts?
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bottlenose dolphin
Which beetle rolls leaves into tubes for its larvae?
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Leaf-rolling weevil
Which spider uses a sticky ball on a thread to catch moths?
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Bolas spider
Which primate uses a leaf as an umbrella to protect from rain?
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Orangutan
What is the name of the annual mass migration of red crabs on Christmas Island?
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red crab migration
Which vulture species drops bones from great heights to break them and access marrow?
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bearded vulture
What is the cooperative feeding technique used by humpback whales involving rings of bubbles?
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bubble net feeding
Which of Darwin's finches uses cactus spines as tools to extract insects?
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woodpecker finch
Which bird of prey is known to use stones to break open ostrich eggs?
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Egyptian vulture
Which skunk species performs a handstand before spraying?
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Spotted skunk
What is the term for male lions killing cubs sired by other males?
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Infanticide
What is the term for the large, swirling flocks of starlings seen at dusk?
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murmuration
What is the hunting technique used by orcas to knock seals off ice floes?
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wave-washing
Which marine mammal uses sponges as tools to protect its nose while foraging?
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bottlenose dolphin
Which ant species is known for cultivating fungus gardens as a food source?
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leafcutter ant
What is the term for the relationship where a cleaner fish removes parasites from a larger fish?
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cleaning symbiosis
What is the name of the behavior where a bird feigns injury to distract predators from its nest?
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broken-wing display
Which fish has a light-emitting organ on its head to attract prey?
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Anglerfish
What is the term for coral that builds reefs?
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Hermatypic coral
Which shark species is the second largest?
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Basking shark
What is the largest bivalve mollusk?
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Giant clam
What is the common name for the largest species of seahorse?
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Big-belly seahorse
Which marine animal can imitate other species to avoid predators?
Answer
Mimic octopus
Which species of ray has the largest wingspan?
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Giant manta ray