1) otters a) They “hold hands” while sleeping, so they don’t float away from each other. b) It can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. c) It is the tallest land animal in the world, reaching heights of 5.8m. d) It hides its eggs in the nests of other species. 2) hummingbird a) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. b) This animal lives for only 24 hours. c) It hides its eggs in the nests of other species. d) They are the only known birds that can also fly backwards. 3) mosquito a) They must eat 12-38 kg of bamboo every day to meet their energy needs. b) The male goes through pregnancy and gives birth to babies. c) They “hold hands” while sleeping, so they don’t float away from each other. d) About 725,000 people are killed each year by this insect, which carries malaria. 4) mayfly a) This animal lives for only 24 hours. b) A group of these is known as a pandemonium. c) It has the strongest bite of any animal in the world. d) They “hold hands” while sleeping, so they don’t float away from each other. 5) pangolin a) They are able to roll up into an armour-plated ball, so lions can’t eat them. b) This animal lives for only 24 hours. c) It can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. d) This is the fastest land animal, and can reach a speed of 120 km/h. 6) parrot a) It is so slow that in its native climate, algae actually grows on its fur. b) A group of these is known as a pandemonium. c) The male goes through pregnancy and gives birth to babies. d) It has the strongest bite of any animal in the world. 7) panda bear a) They must eat 12-38 kg of bamboo every day to meet their energy needs. b) They are the only known birds that can also fly backwards. c) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. d) This is the fastest land animal, and can reach a speed of 120 km/h. 8) cheetah a) About 725,000 people are killed each year by this insect, which carries malaria. b) This is the fastest land animal, and can reach a speed of 120 km/h. c) This animal lives for only 24 hours. d) It can eat up to 35,000 ants and termites in a single day. 9) Nile crocodile a) They return to the place where family members died and stand in silence over the bones, sometimes bowing their heads. b) They are able to roll up into an armour-plated ball, so lions can’t eat them. c) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. d) It has the strongest bite of any animal in the world. 10) seahorse a) They must eat 12-38 kg of bamboo every day to meet their energy needs. b) It can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. c) They were domesticated 9,500 years ago in Ancient Egypt. d) The male goes through pregnancy and gives birth to babies. 11) pufferfish a) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. b) They must eat 12-38 kg of bamboo every day to meet their energy needs. c) About 725,000 people are killed each year by this insect, which carries malaria. d) It has fingerprints almost identical to humans.. 12) giraffe a) It is the tallest land animal in the world, reaching heights of 5.8m. b) They return to the place where family members died and stand in silence over the bones, sometimes bowing their heads. c) This animal lives for only 24 hours. d) Its horns are made of ‘keratin’, the same type of protein that makes up hair and fingernails. 13) giant anteater a) It can eat up to 35,000 ants and termites in a single day. b) They must eat 12-38 kg of bamboo every day to meet their energy needs. c) It has the strongest bite of any animal in the world. d) They are the only known birds that can also fly backwards. 14) rhinoceros a) Its horns are made of ‘keratin’, the same type of protein that makes up hair and fingernails. b) It is so slow that in its native climate, algae actually grows on its fur. c) It is the tallest land animal in the world, reaching heights of 5.8m. d) It hides its eggs in the nests of other species. 15) koala bear a) It can eat up to 35,000 ants and termites in a single day. b) About 725,000 people are killed each year by this insect, which carries malaria. c) It has fingerprints almost identical to humans.. d) It is the tallest land animal in the world, reaching heights of 5.8m. 16) tardigrade a) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. b) It can eat up to 35,000 ants and termites in a single day. c) About 725,000 people are killed each year by this insect, which carries malaria. d) It can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. 17) cuckoo a) It hides its eggs in the nests of other species. b) This animal lives for only 24 hours. c) Its horns are made of ‘keratin’, the same type of protein that makes up hair and fingernails. d) It can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. 18) elephants a) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. b) It can survive in space and go without eating for more than 10 years. c) It has the strongest bite of any animal in the world. d) They return to the place where family members died and stand in silence over the bones, sometimes bowing their heads. 19) cats a) They return to the place where family members died and stand in silence over the bones, sometimes bowing their heads. b) It is so slow that in its native climate, algae actually grows on its fur. c) This animal has enough toxin to kill 30 adult humans, and there is no known antidote. d) They were domesticated 9,500 years ago in Ancient Egypt. 20) sloth a) The male goes through pregnancy and gives birth to babies. b) It is so slow that in its native climate, algae actually grows on its fur. c) This is the fastest land animal, and can reach a speed of 120 km/h. d) They were domesticated 9,500 years ago in Ancient Egypt.

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