Oct. 26/2022

 

5 Facts about Ravens

7/16/2020

Stephanie Nixon

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These black-feathered birds have always attracted people by their beauty, intelligence & unconventional behavior. Read on to find out 5 surprising facts about ravens.

#1 They're empathetic to each other.

Besides being quite naughty to other species, ravens don't hesitate to show concern for each other. They can make friends & remember the bird which was good to them for at least 3 years. When a raven's friend gets in trouble or loses a fight, they console & cheer up their unhappy pal.

#2 They live long.

In the wild, ravens can live up to be 20 years old, & in captivity they can get as old as 40 years.

#3 Ravens are highly adaptable.

They feel comfortable in various habitats: forests, deserts, mountains & snowy regions. Ravens are omnivorous & can eat fish, meat, insects (including dead organisms) & even garbage.

#4 They steal food to survive.

Ravens see nothing wrong with stealing food from other animals, moreover, they work together like professionals! While one raven is distracting the target, the other snatches everything they need.

#5 They can imitate all kinds of sounds & noises.

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We Collected Animal Trivia Questions That Are Fun To Know Part 4

"#156 How many species of wild cats are there?

Answer: 40

#157 What is the slowest animal on land?

Answer: The sloth

#158 A karakul is which kind of animal?

Answer: Sheep

#159 Approximately, how many bones comprise a turtle’s shell?

Answer: 50

#160 Which fish is known to be the most common fish in the ocean?

Answer: Any Bristlemouth species fish

#161 What type of animal is a Portuguese Man O War?

Answer: Jellyfish

#162 How many species of ants exist on Earth?

Answer: About 12,000

#163 What kind of turtle can’t retract into its shell?

Answer: Sea turtle

#164 What is the main reason frogs croak?

Answer: To attract a mate

#165 What is the only insect that can turn its head 180 degrees?

Answer: Praying mantis

#166 What sea creature has the ability to clone itself?

Answer: Jellyfish

#167 What is the biggest scaleless freshwater fish?

Answer: The giant catfish

#168 What are the pincers of a crab called?

Answer: Chelae

#169 How many arms do squids have?

Answer: 8

#170 What sort of habitat is known to be the home for arboreal animals?

Answer: In or around trees

#171 What is the proper name for the trunk of an elephant?

Answer: Proboscis

#172 What can an owl’s eye color indicate?

Answer: The time they prefer to hunt at

#173 What animal is known as the only vertebrae that can regenerate their body parts?

Answer: Axolotls, a type of salamander

#174 What are the only primates known to be venomous?

Answer: Slow Lorises

#175 Which popular mammals are known to wash their hands & feet in urine?

Answer: Capuchin Monkeys

#176 Where is a shrimp’s heart located in its body?

Answer: Head

#177 What do rabbits love to eat?

Answer: Lettuce

#178 Which bird doesn't fly?

Answer: Ostrich or penguin

#179 What kind of animal is an orca or "killer whale"?

Answer: Orcas

#180 How does a sea cucumber defend itself?

Answer: It throws up

#181 What fish has a rodlike protuberance with a fleshy tip on its head?

Answer: Anglerfish

#182 How long can a bald eagle live?

Answer: 20 to 30 years in the wild, though they can live even longer in captivity

#183 What animal is known to have the shortest pregnancy on Earth?

Answer: Opossum

#184 A Tasmanian devil is known to be which kind of animal?

Answer: Marsupial

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We Collected Animal Trivia Questions That Are Fun To Know Part 3

"#106 What animals have teeth that never stop growing?

Answer: Rabbits, squirrels, & rodents

#107 What’s the sole food source for koala bears?

Answer: Eucalyptus

#108 What is a group of hedgehogs called?

Answer: A prickle or an array

#109 Which animal jokingly has 9 lives?

                                               Answer: Cat

#110 How big is the wingspan of the wandering albatross, the world's biggest seabird?

Answer: 11 feet

#111 Which animals make their homes out of empty seashells?

Answer: Hermit crabs

#112 What is a baby goat called?

Answer: Kid

#113 What is the smartest farm animal?

Answer: Pigs

#114 How many feathers are there in a peacock’s tail?

Answer: 200 on average

#115 Which mountain range is home to the snow leopard?

Answer: Himalayas

#116 What do pigs do to stay cool & prevent sunburn due to their lack of sweat glands?

Answer: They roll in the mud

#117 The age of a lion can be determined by its…?

Answer: Nose

#118 What 4 common species of animals die soon after giving birth?

Answer: Octopus, squid, salmon, & common mayfly

#119 What are 12 or more cows called?

Answer: A flink

#120 Which bird is considered the fastest?

Answer: Peregrine falcon

#121 What color is a giraffe’s tongue?

Answer: Purple

#122 How many toes do sheep have on each foot?

Answer: 2

#123 How many teats does a cow have?

Answer: 4

#124 Which bird symbolizes the strength & freedom of America?

Answer: Bald eagle

#125 How many legs does a spider have?

Answer: 8

#126 What is the largest animal in the world?

Answer: Antarctic blue whale

#127 What is a mass of jellyfish floating together known as?

Answer: A smack

#128 How do fish breathe underwater?

They use their gills

#129 What does a snake use to taste & smell?

Answer: The roof of its mouth

#130 Where are a cricket’s ears located?

Answer: On the tibia of its forelegs

#131 What’s the loudest insect in the world?

Answer: Cicada

#132 Which crustacean can growl when intimidating its enemies?

Answer: Ghost crab

#133 Which bird is a symbol for peace?

Answer: The dove

#134 What do you call a male deer?

Answer: Buck

#135 What do monkeys have that apes don't?

Answer: Tails

#136 Which fishes blow themselves up like balloons?

Answer: Porcupine fish & puffer fish

#137 What is a pack of baby cubs called?

Answer: Littler

#138 What is a group of sea turtle eggs called?

Answer: Clutch

#139 How far away can the sound of a blue whale be heard?

Answer: Over 500 miles

#140 What is a male turkey called?

Answer: A gobbler

#141 What is a group of deer called?

Answer: Herd

#142 What are the stinging cells of a jellyfish called?

Answer: Cnidocytes

#143 What determines the sex of a baby sea turtle?

Answer: The sand nest's temperature

#144 How many eggs can female frogs lay at a time?

Answer: Up to 4,000

#145 What animal does a tadpole grow into?

Answer: A frog or a salamander

#146 Which flightless bird is known to be the emblem of New Zealand?

Answer: Kiwi

#147 What is a group of pigs called?

Answer: A drift

#148 What's the fastest animal?

Answer: Cheetah

#149 How many human years is the equivalent of 1 dog year?

Answer: 7

#150 How do you tell a shark's age?

Answer: By counting the rings on their vertebrae

#151 What is the tall fin of a fish called?

Answer: Caudal fin

#152 What group of fish are seahorses closely related to?

Answer: Pipefishes

#153 What is the largest fish in the ocean?

Answer: The whale shark

#154 What are the skin cells that allow chameleons to change colors called?

Answer: Chromatophores

#155 How do vampire bats drink blood?

Answer: They lap it up..."

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