Let’s be honest, every once in a while we all find ourselves in a conversation that runs a bit dry. So what do you do in the awkward silence? Well, why not turn the topic toward something a bit more interesting! This National Trivia Day we wanted to give you a few more unique animal facts that are sure to stimulate any conversation!
This year, answers are hidden, so you can try to come up with the answers yourself! Quiz your family and friends to see how much trivial animal knowledge you know. Tap each question to reveal the answer. Good luck!
Despite the title of this article, koalas aren’t actually big tea drinkers, but they do eat up to a kilogram of what each day?
You may have noticed that there are a few shrimp living at the Akron Zoo. However, do you know where a shrimp’s heart is located?
True or False: Elephants can’t jump.
How long does it take a sloth to digest its food?
The Akron Zoo is home to several owl species. Do you know what a group of owls is called?
True or False: Bottlenose dolphins develop specific whistles (names) for one another.
How do prairie dogs greet their family members?
Which Akron Zoo animal has the world’s fastest punch?
Which species of sea bird has been seen using tools when they are itchy?
True or False: There is a species of ant that can only be found in New York between the Broadway medians at 63rd and 76th street.
Which two Akron Zoo species have a bite that is strong enough to crush a bowling ball?
What musical key do all house flies buzz in?
True or False: Ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they are frightened.
How do octopus taste their food?
Your Akron Zoo is home to the world’s only venomous primates. What species is it?
What color are reindeer eyes?
What self-comfort behavior is common in baby elephants?
Your Akron Zoo is home to hundreds of fruit bats who can be visited in Legends of the Wild! When they are first born, do you know what percentage of their mother’s weight a bat pup can be?
What color is a giraffe’s tongue?
What conservation activity do squirrels play a large role in?
The Akron Zoo is home to three lemur species. What is a group of lemurs called?
How long is the tongue of a giant anteater?
How much can a single elephant tooth weigh?
Male ostriches can make a noise similar to which Akron Zoo Pride of Africa species?
How many distinct facial expressions can horses make?
Which intelligent bird species has been known to play pranks on one another?
Two tigers will be making their debut at the Akron Zoo during the Grand Opening of Wild Asia this year! Do you know: do tigers have striped skin, or just striped fur?
A scientific study in 2001 found that cows produce more milk when farmers do what?
Are elephant shrews more closely related to shrews or elephants?
Like humans, this animal that can be found in the Akron Zoo’s Pride of Africa will develop accents based on where they are from.
How many times does a whale’s heart beat in one minute?
What shape is wombat poop?
The Akron Zoo is home to two prides of lions who are fed a regular diet every day. However, in their native habitat, how many kills will an individual lion make in a year?
On average, how many spiders can be found per acre of green space?
Orcas can learn to speak the language of which other ocean-dwelling species?