South American Animal Quiz

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South American Animal Quiz

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1. What does a Giant Anteater not use its claws for?
Getting into ant nests
Defending itself
Climbing

2. What sound does a Collared Peccary not make?
Laugh made during squabbles
Growl when fighting
Cough to gather group

3. What time/times of day does the Maned Wolf hunt?
Dawn and afternoon
Dusk and night
Only night

4. What is the greatest threat to the Blue and Yellow Macaw?
Zoo trade market
Pet trade market
Habitat destruction

5. How does an Anaconda kill its prey?
Constriction
Poison
Combination of both

6. Jaguars hunt mainly ________________ .
on the ground
in the water
both

7. What are the Magnificent Frigatebird's "V" shaped tail feathers used for/as?
Speed
Rudders
Swimming

8. What are enormous packs of Piranhas called?
Shoals
Schools
Fleets

9. What does a Magnificent Frigatebird not use to build its nest?
Sticks
Bones
Grass

10. How big are Collared Peccary herds?
Up to 20 individuals
Up to 35 individuals
Up to 50 individuals

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