Animal Kingdom Facts

About Animal Kingdom Facts

Give your memory a workout with Animal Kingdom Facts: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 hard, 5 medium, 4 easy questions, free to play right in your browser. Interesting and surprising animal facts Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

1. 1. How many hearts does an octopus have?

   Answer: Three

   An octopus has three hearts. Two branchial hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third systemic heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

2. 2. Which animal has the longest lifespan of any mammal?

   Answer: Bowhead whale

   The bowhead whale can live over 200 years, making it the longest-lived mammal. The Galápagos tortoise, while long-lived, is a reptile, not a mammal.

3. 3. What is a group of flamingos called?

   Answer: A flamboyance

   A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance, a fitting name given their striking pink plumage and dramatic group displays.

4. 4. Which is the only mammal capable of true sustained flight?

   Answer: Bat

   Bats are the only mammals capable of true sustained flight. Flying squirrels, sugar gliders, and colugos can only glide, not truly fly.

5. 5. How far can a wolf howl be heard under ideal conditions?

   Answer: Up to 10 miles

   Under ideal conditions, a wolf's howl can be heard up to 10 miles (16 km) away. Wolves howl to communicate with pack members and mark territory.

Things you'll learn along the way

• ✓Koala fingerprints are so similar to human fingerprints that they can be confused even under a microscope. This is a remarkable case of convergent evolution.
• ✓A polar bear's skin is actually black, which helps absorb heat from the sun. Their fur appears white but is actually transparent and hollow.
• ✓Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. Their unique ball-and-socket shoulder joint allows their wings to rotate 180 degrees, enabling flight in any direction.